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Lafayette College Villanova Bucknell Colgate University of Richmond BU University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Washington and Lee Case Western BC RPI Penn State| Lehigh University | University of Pittsburgh Greensburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lehigh | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,394 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #54 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lehigh.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehigh | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,970 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,970 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,890 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,453 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,116 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 98% |
Admission |
Lehigh | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,163 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 5,607 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 1050/1275 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehigh | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 52% | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lehigh | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Lehigh | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 1,328 students)
Lehigh vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehigh or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- Lehigh University is 331.7% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.9% higher at Lehigh than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($58,970.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Lehigh ($18,194 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 34.4% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($11,820 vs. $15,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Lehigh University (98% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 321.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($44,116 vs. $10,466)
Lehigh vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehigh or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Lehigh .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 307 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (1031)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (3.5)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Lehigh (37%)
Lehigh vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehigh or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Lehigh.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (87% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $31,200 more per year than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $58,000)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $2,653 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($24,256 vs. $26,909)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($250 vs. $278)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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/