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Lafayette College Villanova Bucknell Colgate University of Richmond Fairfield University BU Holy Cross Washington and Lee Case Western BC Fordham| Lehigh University | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lehigh | Providence | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,394 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #54 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lehigh.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehigh | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,970 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,970 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,890 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,453 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,116 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 81% |
Admission |
Lehigh | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,163 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 5,607 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehigh | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehigh | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,200 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,256 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lehigh | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Lehigh | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Lehigh | Providence | ||
| 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 Providence based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 4,473 students)
Lehigh vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehigh or Providence?
- Lehigh University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Lehigh than Providence College ($58,970.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Providence ($30,453 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 4.1% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,890 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Lehigh University (81% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 42.4% larger than aid received Providence College ($44,116 vs. $30,971)
Lehigh vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehigh or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Lehigh .
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Lehigh (37%)
Lehigh vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehigh or Providence? 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 Providence and Lehigh.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Providence College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $21,200 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $68,000)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $2,744 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($24,256 vs. $27,000)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence 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/