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Overview |
Lehigh | USciences | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,394 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #54 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lehigh.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehigh | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,970 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,970 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,890 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,453 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,116 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 0% |
Admission |
Lehigh | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,163 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,607 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehigh | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehigh | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,200 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,256 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lehigh | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Lehigh | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Lehigh | USciences | ||
| 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 USciences based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 2,420 students)
Lehigh vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehigh or USciences?
- Lehigh University is 128.6% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.6% higher at Lehigh than University of the Sciences ($58,970.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 10.7% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($15,890 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lehigh University than University of the Sciences (55% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($44,116 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lehigh or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Lehigh .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 193 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at USciences (3.63)
Lehigh vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehigh or USciences? 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 USciences and Lehigh.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than University of the Sciences (87% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $1,900 more per year than Lehigh graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $89,200)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $2,744 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($24,256 vs. $27,000)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USciences students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/