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Lafayette College Villanova Bucknell Colgate University of Richmond Pratt Institute BU Washington and Lee Case Western BC RPI Penn State| Lehigh University | Rhode Island School of Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lehigh | RISD | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,394 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #54 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lehigh.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehigh | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,970 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,970 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,890 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,453 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,116 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 34% |
Admission |
Lehigh | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,163 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 5,607 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehigh | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,256 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lehigh | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Lehigh | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Lehigh | RISD | ||
| 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 RISD based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 2,620 students)
Lehigh vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehigh or RISD?
- Lehigh University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Lehigh than Rhode Island School of Design ($58,970.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than RISD ($30,453 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 4.3% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($15,234 vs. $15,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lehigh University than Rhode Island School of Design (55% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 17.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island School of Design ($44,116 vs. $37,480)
Lehigh vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehigh or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Lehigh .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 65 points higher than at RISD (1273)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at RISD (29)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at RISD (3.71)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (37%) than RISD (17.4%)
Lehigh vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehigh or RISD? 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 RISD and Lehigh.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is the same as at Rhode Island School of Design (87% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $38,100 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $51,100)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $2,744 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($24,256 vs. $27,000)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RISD students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/