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Overview |
Lehman | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 82% |
Admission |
Lehman | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Lehman | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Lehman based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 12,894 students)
Lehman vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 784.7% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 312% higher at Syracuse than CUNY Lehman College ($61,310.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Syracuse ($4,076 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 18.1% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($18,444 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Syracuse University (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 210% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($29,110 vs. $9,389)
Lehman vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Lehman .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 170 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Lehman has a higher acceptance rate (55.4%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Lehman vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than CUNY Lehman College (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $20,500 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($105 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/