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Overview |
Lehman | FIT | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 8,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | fitnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | FIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $5,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $15,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $24,623 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $19,649 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $7,940 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 46% |
Admission |
Lehman | FIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 4,326 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 2,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 57.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 53% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | |||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Lehman | FIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | FIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $201 |
Diversity |
Lehman | FIT | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Lehman | FIT | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | FIT | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than FIT based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 8,108 students)
Lehman vs. FIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or FIT?
- CUNY Lehman College is 31% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at FIT than CUNY Lehman College ($15,870.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than FIT ($4,076 vs. $19,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Lehman College are 13% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($21,788 vs. $24,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Fashion Institute of Technology (91% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 18.2% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($9,389 vs. $7,940)
Lehman vs. FIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or FIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIT or Lehman .
- FIT has a higher acceptance rate (57.6%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Lehman vs. FIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or FIT? 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 FIT and Lehman.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $6,200 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $9,300 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($10,200 vs. $19,500)
- Lehman graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($105 vs. $201)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/