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Overview |
Lehigh | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,394 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #54 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lehigh.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehigh | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,970 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,970 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,890 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,453 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,116 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 98% |
Admission |
Lehigh | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,163 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 5,607 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehigh | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehigh | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,256 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lehigh | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lehigh | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Lehigh | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 4,731 students)
Lehigh vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehigh or University of Scranton?
- Lehigh University is 18.1% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Lehigh than University of Scranton ($58,970.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than University of Scranton ($30,453 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 3.8% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($15,890 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Lehigh University (98% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 46% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($44,116 vs. $30,218)
Lehigh vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehigh or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Lehigh .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 204 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Lehigh (37%)
Lehigh vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehigh or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and Lehigh.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than University of Scranton (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $27,100 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $62,100)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $2,744 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($24,256 vs. $27,000)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/