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Overview |
Lehigh | EMU | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,394 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #54 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lehigh.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehigh | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,970 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,970 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,890 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,453 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,116 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 96% |
Admission |
Lehigh | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,163 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 5,607 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehigh | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehigh | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,256 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $242 |
Diversity |
Lehigh | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lehigh | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Lehigh | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 1,334 students)
Lehigh vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehigh or EMU?
- Lehigh University is 45.3% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Lehigh than Eastern Mennonite University ($58,970.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Lehigh ($23,783 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 29.8% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($12,240 vs. $15,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Lehigh University (96% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 44.8% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($44,116 vs. $30,460)
Lehigh vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehigh or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Lehigh .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 329 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Lehigh (37%)
Lehigh vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehigh or EMU? 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 EMU and Lehigh.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (87% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $45,300 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($23,450 vs. $24,256)
- EMU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($242 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/