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Overview |
Lehman | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Lehman | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Lehman | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $266 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Lehman | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 4,828 students)
Lehman vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 628.9% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.4% higher at Ithaca College than CUNY Lehman College ($50,510.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Ithaca College ($4,076 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 35.9% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($16,030 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than CUNY Lehman College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 239.5% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($31,876 vs. $9,389)
Lehman vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Lehman .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Lehman vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Ithaca College? 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 Ithaca College and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than CUNY Lehman College (74% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $15,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $25,750)
- Lehman graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($105 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/