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Overview |
Pace University-New York | Lehigh | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 7,590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | #58 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pace.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pace University-New York | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,550 | $61,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,550 | $61,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,790 | $16,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,299 | $33,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,148 | $43,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 59% |
Admission |
Pace University-New York | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,469 | 18,415 | ||
| Admitted | 21,961 | 5,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.1% | 29.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1328 | 1350/1490 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pace University-New York | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pace University-New York | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,100 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $250 |
Diversity |
Pace University-New York | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Pace University-New York | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Pace University-New York | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pace University New York is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 7,590 students)
Pace University-New York vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pace University-New York or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Pace University-New York for in-state tuition ($61,180.00 vs. $49,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Lehigh than Pace University New York ($61,180.00 vs. $49,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Pace University-New York ($33,289 vs. $34,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 32.3% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($16,470 vs. $21,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pace University New York than Lehigh University (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 27.8% larger than aid received Pace University New York ($43,644 vs. $34,148)
Pace University-New York vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pace University-New York or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Pace University-New York .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 278 points higher than at Pace University-New York (1060)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pace University-New York (24)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Pace University-New York (3.4)
- Pace University-New York has a higher acceptance rate (77.1%) than Lehigh (29.3%)
Pace University-New York vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pace University-New York 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 Pace University-New York.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Pace University New York (87% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $26,100 more per year than Pace University-New York graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $63,100)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $744 lower median federal student loan debt than Pace University-New York graduates. ($24,256 vs. $25,000)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Pace University-New York graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pace University-New York students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/