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Lafayette College Villanova Bucknell Colgate University of Richmond BU Washington and Lee Case Western BC RPI Penn State Stevens| Wake Forest University | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 7,590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #58 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,608 | $61,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,608 | $61,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,848 | $16,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,790 | $33,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,090 | $43,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 59% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,479 | 18,415 | ||
| Admitted | 3,768 | 5,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 29.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 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 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $250 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 7,590 students)
Wake Forest vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Lehigh?
- Wake Forest University is 4% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $61,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Wake Forest than Lehigh University ($63,608.00 vs. $61,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Lehigh ($27,790 vs. $33,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 8.4% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($16,470 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lehigh University than Wake Forest University (59% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 26.2% larger than aid received Lehigh University ($55,090 vs. $43,644)
Wake Forest vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Wake Forest .
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (29.3%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Wake Forest vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Lehigh University (88% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Wake Forest graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $77,200)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $1,256 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,256)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($237 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wake Forest students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/