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Lafayette College JMU Villanova Bucknell VCU Colgate Virginia Tech CNU University of Richmond Old Dominion BU UVA| Lehigh University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lehigh | Mason | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,590 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #58 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lehigh.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehigh | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,180 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,180 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,470 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,289 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,644 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 72% |
Admission |
Lehigh | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,415 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 5,389 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.3% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1490 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehigh | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,256 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $204 |
Diversity |
Lehigh | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Lehigh | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Lehigh | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 7,590 students)
Lehigh vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehigh or Mason?
- Lehigh University is 506% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($61,180.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at Lehigh than George Mason University ($61,180.00 vs. $35,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Lehigh ($18,900 vs. $33,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 8.7% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($15,151 vs. $16,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Lehigh University (72% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 285.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($43,644 vs. $11,311)
Lehigh vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehigh or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Lehigh .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 185 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Lehigh (29.3%)
Lehigh vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehigh or Mason? 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 Mason and Lehigh.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than George Mason University (87% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $27,300 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $4,506 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,256)
- Mason graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($204 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/