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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Lehman | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #646 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 960/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $105 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Lehman?
- CUNY Lehman College is 614.4% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.1% higher at Lehman than Fitchburg State University ($14,880.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Fitchburg State ($4,974 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 32.6% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($13,516 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 46.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($10,412 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 32 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Fitchburg State vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Lehman? 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 Lehman and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than CUNY Lehman College (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $44,000)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $12,485 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($10,200 vs. $22,685)
- Lehman graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($105 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/