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Overview |
Lehman | RIT | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 16,863 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $56,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $56,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $15,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $39,753 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $31,931 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Lehman | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 24,269 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 17,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Lehman | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $289 |
Diversity |
Lehman | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Lehman | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Lehman based on total student enrollment (16,863 students vs. 12,894 students)
Lehman vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 710% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($56,136.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 277.3% higher at RIT than CUNY Lehman College ($56,136.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than RIT ($4,076 vs. $39,753)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 40.4% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($15,516 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than CUNY Lehman College (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 240.1% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($31,931 vs. $9,389)
Lehman vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 226 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Lehman vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or RIT ? 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 RIT and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at RIT is higher than CUNY Lehman College (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $19,500 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $17,800 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($10,200 vs. $28,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($105 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/