Lehman vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale

Comparable Facts

Compare CUNY Lehman College in Bronx, NY with Farmingdale State College in Farmingdale, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

CUNY Lehman College is larger than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 10,039 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• CUNY Lehman College is located in Bronx, NY (Large City setting); Farmingdale State College is in Farmingdale, NY (Large Suburban setting).
• CUNY Lehman College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Farmingdale State College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: CUNY Lehman College 15:1; Farmingdale State College 18:1.

Lehman vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Lehman or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale ($3,961 vs. $9,655).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Farmingdale State College are 32.9% lower than at CUNY Lehman College ($14,926 vs. $22,260).
• Farmingdale State College is 16.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than Lehman (about $1,216 more per year; $8,626.00 vs. $7,410.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 20.7% higher at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale than at CUNY Lehman College (about $3,176 more per year; $18,536.00 vs. $15,360.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than at Farmingdale State College (94% vs. 64%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 13.1% larger than aid received by Farmingdale State College students ($10,151 vs. $8,977).

Lehman vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale and Lehman.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Farmingdale State College (1140) is 140 points higher than at Lehman (1000).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: CUNY Lehman College 850/1150; Farmingdale State College 1040/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresFarmingdale State College 20/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Lehman - Test optional; SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale May 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Lehman (3.2).
• SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale has a higher acceptance rate (63.3%) than Lehman (56.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.2% at Lehman vs. 26.8% at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale.

Lehman vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Lehman and SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• The graduation rate at Lehman is the same as at Farmingdale State College (40% vs. 40%).
• Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn a median of about $8,100 more per year than Lehman graduates about ten years after starting college ($53,500 vs. $45,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, CUNY Lehman College graduates have a $5,800 lower median loan debt than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates ($10,200 vs. $16,000).
• Among borrowers, Lehman graduates have an estimated $60 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates ($105 vs. $165).
• More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.