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Overview |
Arcadia | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 55% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Arcadia | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Arcadia | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 27% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Lehigh than Arcadia University ($58,970.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Lehigh ($29,692 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 15.8% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($13,720 vs. $15,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Lehigh University (99% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 42.6% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($44,116 vs. $30,934)
Arcadia vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 234 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Lehigh (37%)
Arcadia vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Arcadia University (87% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $42,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $46,400)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $2,744 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($24,256 vs. $27,000)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/