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Overview |
Lehigh | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,394 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #54 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lehigh.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehigh | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,970 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,970 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,890 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,453 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,116 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 97% |
Admission |
Lehigh | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,163 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 5,607 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 1163/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehigh | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehigh | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,200 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,256 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lehigh | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lehigh | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Lehigh | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 3,536 students)
Lehigh vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehigh or Bryant University?
- Lehigh University is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Lehigh than Bryant University ($58,970.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Bryant University ($30,453 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 4.1% lower than costs at Bryant University ($15,890 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Lehigh University (97% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 72.2% larger than aid received Bryant University ($44,116 vs. $25,615)
Lehigh vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehigh or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Lehigh .
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Lehigh (37%)
Lehigh vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehigh or Bryant University? 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 Bryant University and Lehigh.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Bryant University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $15,700 more per year than Bryant University graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $73,500)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $2,744 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($24,256 vs. $27,000)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryant University 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/