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AU Lafayette College Villanova Georgetown Bucknell Colgate University of Richmond BU Northeastern Fordham Washington and Lee Case Western| George Washington University | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 55% |
Admission |
George Washington | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $250 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
George Washington | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 71% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 7,394 students)
George Washington vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Lehigh?
- George Washington University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at George Washington than Lehigh University ($62,110.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than George Washington ($30,453 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 1.1% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($15,720 vs. $15,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Lehigh University (78% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 25.1% larger than aid received George Washington University ($44,116 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 44 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have at the same average high school GPA (3.81) as students at Lehigh (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Lehigh (37%)
George Washington vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than George Washington University (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $8,700 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $80,500)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $706 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($24,256 vs. $24,962)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/