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Overview |
Lehigh | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,394 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #54 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lehigh.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehigh | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,970 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,970 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,890 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,453 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,116 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 93% |
Admission |
Lehigh | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,163 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 5,607 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Lehigh | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehigh | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,256 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lehigh | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lehigh | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Lehigh | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 460 students)
Lehigh vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehigh or Penn State New Kensington?
- Lehigh University is 326.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.4% higher at Lehigh than Penn State New Kensington ($58,970.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Lehigh ($19,757 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 22.4% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($12,984 vs. $15,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State New Kensington than Lehigh University (93% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 461.3% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($44,116 vs. $7,860)
Lehigh vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehigh or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Lehigh .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 358 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Lehigh (37%)
Lehigh vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehigh or Penn State New Kensington? 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 Penn State New Kensington and Lehigh.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Penn State New Kensington (87% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $33,900 more per year than Penn State New Kensington graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $55,300)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $2,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($24,256 vs. $26,818)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($250 vs. $277)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/