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Overview |
UMBC | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 55% |
Admission |
UMBC | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $250 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UMBC | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 71% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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 Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 7,394 students)
UMBC vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 551.2% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.4% higher at Lehigh than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($58,970.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Lehigh ($17,692 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 18.8% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($13,378 vs. $15,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Lehigh University (92% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 396.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($44,116 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 129 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Lehigh (3.81)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Lehigh (37%)
UMBC vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (87% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $29,700 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $3,059 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($21,197 vs. $24,256)
- UMBC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($219 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/