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Lafayette College Villanova Bucknell Colgate University of Richmond Penn State BU Syracuse Washington and Lee Case Western BC RPI| Drexel University | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Drexel | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
Drexel | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 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 |
Drexel | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $250 |
Diversity |
Drexel | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Drexel | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 7,394 students)
Drexel vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Lehigh than Drexel University ($58,970.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Drexel ($30,453 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 6.9% lower than costs at Drexel University ($15,890 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Lehigh University (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 30.3% larger than aid received Drexel University ($44,116 vs. $33,861)
Drexel vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 124 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Lehigh (37%)
Drexel vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel 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 Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Drexel University (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Drexel graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $77,400)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $1,987 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($24,256 vs. $26,243)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($250 vs. $271)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/