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Overview |
ECSU | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 7,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #58 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $61,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $61,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $16,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $33,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $43,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 59% |
Admission |
ECSU | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 18,415 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 5,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 29.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 |
Academics |
ECSU | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $250 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
ECSU | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 69% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Lehigh University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (7,590 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 818.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($61,180.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 512% higher at Lehigh than Eastern Connecticut State University ($61,180.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Lehigh ($21,205 vs. $33,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 4.8% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,470 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Lehigh University (94% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 342.4% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($43,644 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Lehigh (29.3%)
ECSU vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (87% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $42,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,256 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,256)
- ECSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($237 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/