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Overview |
Lehigh | UVM | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,394 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #54 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lehigh.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehigh | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,970 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,970 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,890 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,453 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,116 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 98% |
Admission |
Lehigh | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,163 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 5,607 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehigh | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehigh | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,200 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,256 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $230 |
Diversity |
Lehigh | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lehigh | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Lehigh | UVM | ||
| 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 Vermont is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 7,394 students)
Lehigh vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehigh or UVM?
- Lehigh University is 262.2% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at Lehigh than University of Vermont ($58,970.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Lehigh ($21,849 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 19% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($13,354 vs. $15,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Lehigh University (98% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 129.9% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($44,116 vs. $19,189)
Lehigh vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehigh or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Lehigh .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 127 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Lehigh (37%)
Lehigh vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehigh or UVM? 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 UVM and Lehigh.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than University of Vermont (87% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $35,700 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $1,956 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($22,300 vs. $24,256)
- UVM graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($230 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/