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Lafayette College Villanova Bucknell Colgate Trinity College University of Richmond BU Skidmore College Washington and Lee Case Western BC RPI| Connecticut College | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Connecticut College | Lehigh | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 7,590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #58 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $61,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $61,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $16,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $33,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $43,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 18,415 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 5,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 29.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 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 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $250 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (7,590 students vs. 1,995 students)
Connecticut College vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Lehigh?
- Connecticut College is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($64,412.00 vs. $61,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Connecticut College than Lehigh University ($64,412.00 vs. $61,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Connecticut College ($33,289 vs. $42,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 8.6% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($16,470 vs. $17,885)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Lehigh University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 10.9% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($43,644 vs. $39,354)
Connecticut College vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than Lehigh (29.3%)
Connecticut College vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College 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 Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Connecticut College (87% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $28,500 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $60,700)
- Connecticut College students graduate with a $706 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($23,550 vs. $24,256)
- Connecticut College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($243 vs. $250)
- More Connecticut College 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/