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Overview |
NYU | Lehigh | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 59,144 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #38 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyu.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYU | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,384 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,384 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,272 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,499 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,096 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 55% |
Admission |
NYU | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 100,662 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 12,539 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.5% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.3% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NYU | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYU | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $250 |
Diversity |
NYU | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
NYU | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 71% | ||
Campus |
NYU | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New York University is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 7,394 students)
NYU vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYU or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Lehigh than New York University ($58,970.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Lehigh ($29,499 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 27.6% lower than costs at New York University ($15,890 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lehigh University than New York University (55% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Lehigh University ($47,096 vs. $44,116)
NYU vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYU or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or NYU .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 22 points higher than at Lehigh (1338)
- Incoming NYU students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Lehigh (31)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at NYU (3.79)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (37%) than NYU (12.5%)
NYU vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYU or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and NYU.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than New York University (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $13,200 more per year than NYU graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $76,000)
- New York University students graduate with a $1,006 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,256)
- NYU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($240 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/