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Overview |
Lehman | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Lehman | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 930/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lehman | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $229 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Lehman | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 3,235 students)
Lehman vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Shepherd University?
- CUNY Lehman College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Shepherd University than CUNY Lehman College ($15,774.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Shepherd University ($4,974 vs. $9,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 63.1% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($10,987 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Shepherd University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 42.1% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($10,412 vs. $7,328)
Lehman vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 30 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Shepherd University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Shepherd University and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than CUNY Lehman College (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $41,500)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $12,023 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $22,223)
- Lehman graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Shepherd University graduates. ($105 vs. $229)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/