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CUNY Lehman College vs Fordham University

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

CUNY Lehman College Fordham University
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 57% 59%
SAT range (mid 50%) 850-1,150 1,320-1,480
ACT range (mid 50%) n/a 30-33
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $3,148 $44,338
Sticker cost of attendance $14,121 $82,762
Graduation rate 51% 82%
Retention rate 73% 89%
Undergraduates 10,696 10,512
Student-faculty ratio 15:1 14:1
Setting Bronx, NY Bronx, NY
Type Public Private nonprofit
Application fee n/a $80
Test policy n/a Test-optional

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is CUNY Lehman College or Fordham University harder to get into?

CUNY Lehman College is more selective, with a 57% acceptance rate versus 59% at Fordham University. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, CUNY Lehman College or Fordham University?

CUNY Lehman College has the lower average net price ($3,148 versus $44,338). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.