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Overview |
Lehigh | Penn | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,590 | 28,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #58 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lehigh.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehigh | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,180 | $58,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,180 | $58,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,470 | $18,496 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,289 | $26,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,644 | $59,721 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 48% |
Admission |
Lehigh | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,415 | 59,465 | ||
| Admitted | 5,389 | 3,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.3% | 5.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1490 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehigh | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehigh | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,200 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,256 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $213 |
Diversity |
Lehigh | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lehigh | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Lehigh | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (28,711 students vs. 7,590 students)
Lehigh vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehigh or Penn?
- Lehigh University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($61,180.00 vs. $58,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Lehigh than University of Pennsylvania ($61,180.00 vs. $58,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Lehigh ($26,017 vs. $33,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 12.3% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($16,470 vs. $18,496)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lehigh University than University of Pennsylvania (59% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 36.8% larger than aid received Lehigh University ($59,721 vs. $43,644)
Lehigh vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehigh or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Lehigh .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 119 points higher than at Lehigh (1338)
- Incoming Penn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Lehigh (31)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Lehigh (3.81)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (29.3%) than Penn (5.9%)
Lehigh vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehigh or Penn? 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 and Lehigh.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Lehigh University (96% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $34,400 more per year than Lehigh graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $89,200)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,623 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($20,633 vs. $24,256)
- Penn graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($213 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/