Farmingdale State vs Lehman: Softball Program Comparison
Two D3 programs. Lehman lists $3,126 less in out-of-state tuition; Farmingdale State graduates 8 points more of its students.
Which one is right for you?
Neither school is better in the abstract — they are better for different athletes. These are the differences big enough to actually decide on.
Lean Farmingdale State if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Farmingdale State graduates 8 percentage points more of its students than Lehman.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Farmingdale State graduates earn about $11,768 more per year a decade after enrolling.
Lean Lehman if…
- You would be in-state: Lehman is $1,166 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Farmingdale State.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Lehman is $3,768 lower than at Farmingdale State.
What it costs to go there
Published sticker price from IPEDS. Almost nobody pays it — athletic, academic and need-based aid all come off the top — but the gap between two schools is a fair read on the gap between two offers.
| Measure | Farmingdale State | Lehman |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,576 | $7,410 — Lehman leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $18,486 | $15,360 — Lehman leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | $14,546 | — |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $23,122 | — |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $33,032 | — |
What you leave with
Federal College Scorecard figures for all students at the institution, not softball players specifically. Read them as a signal about the degree, not about the program.
| Measure | Farmingdale State | Lehman |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% — Farmingdale State leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 49% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $69,781/yr — Farmingdale State leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $58,013/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $14,718 | $10,950 — Lehman leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 21% | 19% — Lehman leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn |
Getting in, and what you'd walk into
Admissions and size. A coach can support your file, but at most schools they cannot admit you — the academic profile below is the bar you still have to clear.
| Measure | Farmingdale State | Lehman |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 63% | 57% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 9,541 | 12,894 |
| Where it is | Farmingdale, NY | Bronx, NY |
The softball program itself
Division and conference set the ceiling; the postseason record and staff tell you what the program has actually done with it.
| Measure | Farmingdale State | Lehman |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | Skyline | CUNYAC |
| Head coach | Liz Pennino | Eric Harrison |
How you actually get in front of them
Camps and questionnaires are the two channels a recruit controls. Where a program runs its own camp, that camp is usually the shortest path to being evaluated by the staff that would recruit you.
| Measure | Farmingdale State | Lehman |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at NCAA Division III, so the scholarship rules are identical: 0 (no athletic scholarships). There are no athletic scholarships at D3 — by rule. But D3 schools often award generous academic merit and need-based aid that can rival an athletic scholarship elsewhere.
What to do about it this week
Questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules, so you can submit one at any age. Do both, then follow with a short email to each staff.
Farmingdale State
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
Lehman
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
Farmingdale State vs Lehman: common questions
- Which school graduates more of its students, Farmingdale State or Lehman?
- Farmingdale State, at 57% against 49% at Lehman (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Farmingdale State and Lehman offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NCAA Division III: 0 (no athletic scholarships). There are no athletic scholarships at D3 — by rule. But D3 schools often award generous academic merit and need-based aid that can rival an athletic scholarship elsewhere.
- How do I contact the coaches at Farmingdale State and Lehman?
- Both programs run a recruiting questionnaire, and that is the right first move — it is exempt from NCAA contact-date rules, so you can submit it at any age. Fill out both, then follow with an email to each staff.
Cost, graduation and enrollment figures from IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education, 2023-24). Earnings, debt and admission rates from the federal College Scorecard. Postseason results from the NCAA Division I softball tournament records, 2021-2026. Rankings from NCAA.com and U.S. News & World Report. Figures describe the institution, not the softball roster.
We work hard to keep all data for Farmingdale State and Lehman accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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