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Overview |
Barnard | Lehigh | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 55% |
Admission |
Barnard | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 4, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Barnard | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $250 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Barnard | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | 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 Barnard based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 3,442 students)
Barnard vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Lehigh?
- Barnard College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Barnard than Lehigh University ($60,478.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Lehigh ($26,009 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 21.9% lower than costs at Barnard College ($15,890 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lehigh University than Barnard College (55% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 22% larger than aid received Lehigh University ($53,817 vs. $44,116)
Barnard vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 19 points higher than at Lehigh (1338)
- Incoming Barnard students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Lehigh (31)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Lehigh (3.81)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (37%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard 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 Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Lehigh University (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $22,300 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $6,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($17,847 vs. $24,256)
- Barnard graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($184 vs. $250)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehigh students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/