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BU Lafayette College Villanova Northeastern Bucknell Colgate Tufts Babson University of Richmond Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU| Boston College | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 55% |
Admission |
BC | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $250 |
Diversity |
BC | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
BC | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 71% | ||
Campus |
BC | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 7,394 students)
BC vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Lehigh?
- Boston College is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at BC than Lehigh University ($62,950.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than BC ($30,453 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 1.4% lower than costs at Boston College ($15,890 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lehigh University than Boston College (55% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 13.3% larger than aid received Lehigh University ($49,992 vs. $44,116)
BC vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 42 points higher than at Lehigh (1338)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Lehigh (31)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Lehigh (3.81)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (37%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Lehigh University (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Lehigh graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $89,200)
- Boston College students graduate with a $5,256 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,256)
- BC graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($196 vs. $250)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehigh students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/