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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,658 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,598 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,714 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,485 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 55% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,976 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 17,639 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1340/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $250 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 71% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 7,394 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 734.1% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.7% higher at Lehigh than SUNY at Albany ($58,970.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Lehigh ($17,714 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 1.9% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($15,598 vs. $15,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Lehigh University (95% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 284.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($44,116 vs. $11,485)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 247 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than Lehigh (37%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY 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 University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than SUNY at Albany (87% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $33,400 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $3,191 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($21,065 vs. $24,256)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($217 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/