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Overview |
Lehman | VWC | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lehman | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lehman | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Lehman | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 1,538 students)
Lehman vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 419.6% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142% higher at VWC than CUNY Lehman College ($36,010.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than VWC ($4,974 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 61.9% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($11,070 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 164.8% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($27,568 vs. $10,412)
Lehman vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 43 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or VWC? 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 VWC and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at VWC is higher than CUNY Lehman College (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $3,700 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $41,700)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,800 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($105 vs. $279)
- More VWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/