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Lafayette College Villanova Bucknell Colgate University of Richmond Dickinson College Gettysburg College BU Washington and Lee Case Western BC RPI| Franklin and Marshall College | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
F&M | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 7,590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #58 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $68,180 | $61,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $68,180 | $61,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,568 | $16,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,475 | $33,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,764 | $43,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 59% |
Admission |
F&M | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,231 | 18,415 | ||
| Admitted | 2,938 | 5,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 29.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1298/1460 | 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 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
F&M | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $250 |
Diversity |
F&M | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
F&M | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 69% | ||
Campus |
F&M | 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (7,590 students vs. 1,911 students)
F&M vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Lehigh?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $61,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at F&M than Lehigh University ($68,180.00 vs. $61,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than F&M ($33,289 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 5.8% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($15,568 vs. $16,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Lehigh University (68% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 4.9% larger than aid received Lehigh University ($45,764 vs. $43,644)
F&M vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or F&M .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Lehigh (29.3%)
F&M vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M 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 F&M.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $27,300 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $2,256 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,256)
- F&M graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($227 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former F&M students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/