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Overview |
UConn | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 7,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #58 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $61,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $61,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $16,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $33,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $43,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 59% |
Admission |
UConn | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 18,415 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 5,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 29.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1350/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $250 |
Diversity |
UConn | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
UConn | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 69% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 7,590 students)
UConn vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 274.6% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($61,180.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at Lehigh than University of Connecticut ($61,180.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Lehigh ($22,324 vs. $33,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 17.7% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($13,996 vs. $16,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Lehigh University (75% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 156.9% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($43,644 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or UConn .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 88 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UConn (29)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Lehigh (29.3%)
UConn vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than University of Connecticut (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $27,200 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $2,756 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,256)
- UConn graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($222 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/