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Overview |
Emory | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 55% |
Admission |
Emory | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $250 |
Diversity |
Emory | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emory | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 7,394 students)
Emory vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Lehigh than Emory University ($58,970.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Lehigh ($26,680 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 7.1% lower than costs at Emory University ($15,890 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lehigh University than Emory University (55% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 10.9% larger than aid received Lehigh University ($48,914 vs. $44,116)
Emory vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 42 points higher than at Lehigh (1338)
- Incoming Emory students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Lehigh (31)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (37%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Lehigh University (90% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $81,500)
- Emory University students graduate with a $7,023 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($17,233 vs. $24,256)
- Emory graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($178 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/