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Overview |
Lehigh | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,590 | 1,003 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #58 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lehigh.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehigh | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,180 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,180 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,470 | $10,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,289 | $17,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,644 | $14,576 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 96% |
Admission |
Lehigh | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,415 | 4,985 | ||
| Admitted | 5,389 | 4,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.3% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1490 | 1030/1260 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Lehigh | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehigh | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,256 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $278 |
Diversity |
Lehigh | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Lehigh | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Lehigh | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (7,590 students vs. 1,003 students)
Lehigh vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehigh or Pitt-Bradford?
- Lehigh University is 347.9% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($61,180.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.6% higher at Lehigh than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($61,180.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Lehigh ($17,015 vs. $33,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 51.8% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($10,848 vs. $16,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Lehigh University (96% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 199.4% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($43,644 vs. $14,576)
Lehigh vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehigh or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Lehigh .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 360 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Lehigh (29.3%)
Lehigh vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehigh or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Lehigh.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (87% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $31,200 more per year than Pitt-Bradford graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $58,000)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $2,653 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($24,256 vs. $26,909)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($250 vs. $278)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/