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Overview |
Lehman | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lehman | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lehman | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lehman | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Lehman | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | USC Aiken | ||
| 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 USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 3,840 students)
Lehman vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 50% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at USC Aiken than CUNY Lehman College ($20,856.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than USC Aiken ($4,974 vs. $11,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 113.9% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($8,376 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College as University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 5.3% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($10,412 vs. $9,891)
Lehman vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 49 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Accepted freshman Lehman students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than CUNY Lehman College (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $5,800 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $39,600)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $15,800 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($10,200 vs. $26,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($105 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/