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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Lehman | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #646 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 960/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $105 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 7,583 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Lehman?
- University of Southern Maine is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at University of Southern Maine than CUNY Lehman College ($22,680.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than University of Southern Maine ($4,974 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 64% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($10,924 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 7.7% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($10,412 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 41 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Lehman (55.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than University of Southern Maine (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $2,800 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $42,600)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $12,300 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($10,200 vs. $22,500)
- Lehman graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($105 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/