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Overview |
Lehman | W&J | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lehman | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lehman | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Lehman | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 1,151 students)
Lehman vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 615.9% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.4% higher at W&J than CUNY Lehman College ($49,612.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than W&J ($4,974 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 32.5% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($13,524 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 274.2% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($38,963 vs. $10,412)
Lehman vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Lehman .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or W&J? 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 W&J and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than CUNY Lehman College (74% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,800 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($105 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/