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Overview |
Syracuse | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,948 | 7,590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #160 | #58 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,310 | $61,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,310 | $61,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,444 | $16,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,520 | $33,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,110 | $43,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 59% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,089 | 18,415 | ||
| Admitted | 17,545 | 5,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 29.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Syracuse | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Syracuse | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 7,590 students)
Syracuse vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Lehigh?
- Syracuse University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $61,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Syracuse than Lehigh University ($61,310.00 vs. $61,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Syracuse ($33,289 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 12% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,470 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Lehigh University (82% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 49.9% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($43,644 vs. $29,110)
Syracuse vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 143 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Lehigh (29.3%)
Syracuse vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse 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 Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Syracuse University (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $23,300 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $65,900)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $2,744 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($24,256 vs. $27,000)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/