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Overview |
Georgetown | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 55% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1340/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $250 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 7,394 students)
Georgetown vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Lehigh?
- Georgetown University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Georgetown than Lehigh University ($61,872.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Georgetown ($30,453 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 18.5% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($15,890 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lehigh University than Georgetown University (55% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Lehigh University ($45,949 vs. $44,116)
Georgetown vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 78 points higher than at Lehigh (1338)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Lehigh (31)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Lehigh (3.81)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (37%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Lehigh University (94% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $29,700 more per year than Lehigh graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $89,200)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $8,756 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($15,500 vs. $24,256)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($160 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/