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Lafayette College Villanova Bucknell Colgate Washington and Lee University of Richmond BU Case Western BC RPI UNC Chapel Hill Penn State| Davidson College | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Davidson | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 55% |
Admission |
Davidson | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 7, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $250 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Davidson | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | 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 Davidson based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Lehigh than Davidson College ($58,970.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Lehigh ($26,704 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 0.9% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($15,750 vs. $15,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Lehigh University (65% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 5.4% larger than aid received Lehigh University ($46,496 vs. $44,116)
Davidson vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 17 points higher than at Lehigh (1338)
- Incoming Davidson students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Lehigh (31)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have at the same average high school GPA (3.81) as students at Lehigh (3.81)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (37%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Lehigh University (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $25,700 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $7,256 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($17,000 vs. $24,256)
- Davidson graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($175 vs. $250)
- More Davidson 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/