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Overview |
Williams | Lehman | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #646 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 100% |
Admission |
Williams | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 960/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Williams | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $105 |
Diversity |
Williams | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Williams | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 2,222 students)
Williams vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Lehman?
- Williams College is 786.7% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 313% higher at Williams than CUNY Lehman College ($61,450.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Williams ($4,974 vs. $20,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 15.4% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($15,530 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Williams College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 448.6% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($57,121 vs. $10,412)
Williams vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 417 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Lehman has a higher acceptance rate (55.3%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams 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 Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than CUNY Lehman College (95% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $28,200 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $4,382 lower median federal student loan debt than Williams graduates. ($10,200 vs. $14,582)
- Lehman graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Williams graduates. ($105 vs. $150)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/