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Overview |
Lehigh | Pitt | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,590 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #58 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lehigh.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehigh | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,180 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,180 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,470 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,289 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,644 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 82% |
Admission |
Lehigh | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,415 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 5,389 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.3% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1490 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehigh | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 79% | ||
| 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 | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lehigh | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Lehigh | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 7,590 students)
Lehigh vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehigh or Pitt?
- Lehigh University is 203.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($61,180.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at Lehigh than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($61,180.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Lehigh ($24,338 vs. $33,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 22.7% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($13,420 vs. $16,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Lehigh University (82% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 313.6% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($43,644 vs. $10,551)
Lehigh vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehigh or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Lehigh .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 66 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than Lehigh (29.3%)
Lehigh vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehigh or Pitt? 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 and Lehigh.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (87% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $31,200 more per year than Pitt 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 graduates. ($24,256 vs. $26,909)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($250 vs. $278)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt 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/