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Lafayette College Villanova Bucknell Colgate University of Richmond BU Annapolis Washington and Lee Case Western BC RPI Penn State| United States Military Academy | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
West Point | Lehigh | ||
| Location | West Point, New York | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,393 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #54 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westpoint.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Point | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 55% |
Admission |
West Point | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,559 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,501 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.1% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1450 | 1340/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
West Point | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Point | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $250 |
Diversity |
West Point | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
West Point | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 71% | ||
Campus |
West Point | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than West Point based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 4,393 students)
West Point vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Point or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Lehigh than United States Military Academy ($58,970.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lehigh University than United States Military Academy (55% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($44,116 vs. $0)
West Point vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Point or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or West Point .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lehigh (3.81)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (37%) than West Point (12%)
West Point vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Point 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 West Point.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than United States Military Academy (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/