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BU Lafayette College Villanova BC Bucknell Tufts Colgate Babson University of Richmond NYU Brandeis University Bentley| Northeastern University | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 55% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $250 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 7,394 students)
Northeastern vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Lehigh?
- Northeastern University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Northeastern than Lehigh University ($59,100.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Northeastern ($30,453 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 16% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($15,890 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Lehigh University (82% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($44,116 vs. $42,331)
Northeastern vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 97 points higher than at Lehigh (1338)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Lehigh (31)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Lehigh (3.81)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (37%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Northeastern University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $19,700 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $69,500)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $3,619 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($24,256 vs. $27,875)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($250 vs. $288)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/