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Lafayette College Villanova Bucknell Colgate University of Richmond Kenyon Wooster BU Oberlin Washington and Lee Case Western BC| Denison University | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Denison | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 55% |
Admission |
Denison | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Denison | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $250 |
Diversity |
Denison | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Denison | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Denison | 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Lehigh?
- Denison University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Denison than Lehigh University ($60,000.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Denison ($30,453 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 10.3% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($14,400 vs. $15,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Lehigh University (97% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 20.9% larger than aid received Denison University ($44,116 vs. $36,497)
Denison vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (37%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison 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 Denison.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Denison University (87% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $33,100 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $56,100)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $1,744 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($24,256 vs. $26,000)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/