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Lafayette College Villanova Bucknell Colgate William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond UVA BU Case Western BC RPI| Lehigh University | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lehigh | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,394 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #54 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lehigh.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehigh | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,970 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,970 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,890 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,453 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,116 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 61% |
Admission |
Lehigh | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,163 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 5,607 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehigh | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehigh | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,200 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,256 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $222 |
Diversity |
Lehigh | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lehigh | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Lehigh | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 2,243 students)
Lehigh vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehigh or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Washington and Lee than Lehigh University ($60,590.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Lehigh ($24,733 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 6.5% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($15,890 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Lehigh University (61% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 26% larger than aid received Lehigh University ($55,567 vs. $44,116)
Lehigh vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehigh or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Lehigh .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 57 points higher than at Lehigh (1338)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Lehigh (31)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Lehigh (3.81)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (37%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Lehigh vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehigh or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Lehigh.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Lehigh University (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $200 more per year than Washington and Lee graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $89,000)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $2,756 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,256)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($222 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/