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Overview |
Lehman | Ship | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Lehman | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Lehman | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Lehman | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 5,162 students)
Lehman vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 38.1% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Lehman than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($14,880.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Ship ($4,974 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 55.3% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($11,538 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 37.1% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,412 vs. $7,593)
Lehman vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 46 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Ship? 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 Ship and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than CUNY Lehman College (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,800 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $14,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($10,200 vs. $25,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($105 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/