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Overview |
Colgate | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,146 | 7,590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #58 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,622 | $61,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,622 | $61,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,790 | $16,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,954 | $33,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,696 | $43,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 59% |
Admission |
Colgate | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,130 | 18,415 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 5,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 29.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1530 | 1350/1490 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Colgate | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $250 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Colgate | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Colgate based on total student enrollment (7,590 students vs. 3,146 students)
Colgate vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Lehigh?
- Colgate University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $61,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Colgate than Lehigh University ($66,622.00 vs. $61,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Lehigh ($26,954 vs. $33,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 1.9% lower than costs at Colgate University ($16,470 vs. $16,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lehigh University than Colgate University (59% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 29.9% larger than aid received Lehigh University ($56,696 vs. $43,644)
Colgate vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 36 points higher than at Lehigh (1338)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Lehigh (31)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (29.3%) than Colgate (12%)
Colgate vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Lehigh University (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Colgate graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $75,300)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $8,131 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($16,125 vs. $24,256)
- Colgate graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($166 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colgate students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/