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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Lehman | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 960/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $105 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 0% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Lehman based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 13,015 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Lehman?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 116.5% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Southern New Hampshire University than CUNY Lehman College ($15,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Southern New Hampshire University ($4,974 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 51.9% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($11,800 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Southern New Hampshire University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 134.8% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($10,412 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Lehman students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University 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 Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than CUNY Lehman College (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $8,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $18,816)
- Lehman graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($105 vs. $194)
- More Southern New Hampshire University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/