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Overview |
Lehman | Fordham | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 16,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $60,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $60,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $23,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $45,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $33,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 94% |
Admission |
Lehman | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 43,663 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 24,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 1330/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Lehman | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Lehman | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Fordham | ||
| 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
- Fordham University is larger than than Lehman based on total student enrollment (16,153 students vs. 12,894 students)
Lehman vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 770.6% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($60,335.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 305.5% higher at Fordham than CUNY Lehman College ($60,335.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Fordham ($4,076 vs. $45,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Lehman College are 5.9% lower than costs at Fordham University ($21,788 vs. $23,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than CUNY Lehman College (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 254.4% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($33,278 vs. $9,389)
Lehman vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 248 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Lehman vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Fordham? 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 Fordham and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than CUNY Lehman College (78% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $18,800 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $15,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($10,200 vs. $26,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($105 vs. $268)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/