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Overview |
Rutgers | Lehigh | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 55% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 |
Rutgers | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $250 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Rutgers | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | 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
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 7,394 students)
Rutgers vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 357.1% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.7% higher at Lehigh than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($58,970.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Lehigh ($17,535 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 14.2% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($13,909 vs. $15,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Lehigh University (57% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 245.1% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($44,116 vs. $12,785)
Rutgers vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 113 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Lehigh (37%)
Rutgers vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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 Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $23,000 more per year than Rutgers graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $66,200)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $2,041 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($22,215 vs. $24,256)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($229 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/