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Overview |
Lehman | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 2,776 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $63,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $63,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $32,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $49,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 52% |
Admission |
Lehman | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 12,144 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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 | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $201 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Lehman | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 2,776 students)
Lehman vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 819.6% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($63,730.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 328.3% higher at Skidmore College than CUNY Lehman College ($63,730.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Skidmore College ($4,076 vs. $32,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 25.7% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($17,340 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Skidmore College (91% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 427.4% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($49,522 vs. $9,389)
Lehman vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 214 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Lehman has a higher acceptance rate (55.4%) than Skidmore College (22.9%)
Lehman vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Skidmore 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 Skidmore College and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than CUNY Lehman College (84% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $9,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Skidmore College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $19,500)
- Lehman graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Skidmore College graduates. ($105 vs. $201)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/