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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Lehman | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #646 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 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 |
Missouri Southern | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $105 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Lehman?
- Missouri Southern State University is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Missouri Southern than CUNY Lehman College ($16,052.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Missouri Southern ($4,974 vs. $10,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 135% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($7,624 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University as CUNY Lehman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 29.9% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($10,412 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 5 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Missouri Southern vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than Missouri Southern State University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $36,600)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $10,631 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($10,200 vs. $20,831)
- Lehman graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($105 vs. $215)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/