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Lafayette College Villanova Bucknell Colgate Emory Miami University of Richmond BU SMU LSU Washington and Lee Case Western| Tulane University | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulane | Lehigh | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,078 | 7,590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #58 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,306 | $61,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,306 | $61,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,088 | $16,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,631 | $33,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,074 | $43,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 59% |
Admission |
Tulane | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,936 | 18,415 | ||
| Admitted | 4,077 | 5,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.6% | 29.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.8% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Tulane | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $250 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Tulane | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (13,078 students vs. 7,590 students)
Tulane vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Lehigh?
- Tulane University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($61,306.00 vs. $61,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Tulane than Lehigh University ($61,306.00 vs. $61,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Tulane ($33,289 vs. $50,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 9.8% lower than costs at Tulane University ($16,470 vs. $18,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tulane University than Lehigh University (60% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 32% larger than aid received Tulane University ($43,644 vs. $33,074)
Tulane vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 8 points higher than at Lehigh (1338)
- Incoming Tulane students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Lehigh (31)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (29.3%) than Tulane (14.6%)
Tulane vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane 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 Tulane.
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $74,200)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $3,273 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($24,256 vs. $27,529)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($250 vs. $284)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/