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Overview |
Fordham | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 55% |
Admission |
Fordham | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 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 |
Fordham | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $250 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Fordham | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | 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
- Fordham University is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 7,394 students)
Fordham vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Lehigh than Fordham University ($58,970.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Fordham ($30,453 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 32.5% lower than costs at Fordham University ($15,890 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Lehigh University (96% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 33.2% larger than aid received Fordham University ($44,116 vs. $33,129)
Fordham vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 65 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Fordham (29)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Lehigh (37%)
Fordham vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham 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 Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Fordham University (87% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $25,000 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $64,200)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $1,744 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($24,256 vs. $26,000)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham 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/