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Overview |
Thomas College | Lehman | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| 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 |
Thomas College | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $105 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Thomas College | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | 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 Thomas College based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Lehman?
- Thomas College is 317.8% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($28,954.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.6% higher at Thomas College than CUNY Lehman College ($28,954.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Thomas College ($4,974 vs. $22,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 49.3% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($11,998 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College as CUNY Lehman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 99.1% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($20,732 vs. $10,412)
Thomas College vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Thomas College vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Thomas College is higher than CUNY Lehman College (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $41,000)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($105 vs. $279)
- More Thomas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/