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Lafayette College Villanova Bucknell Colgate University of Richmond BU Washington and Lee Case Western BC RPI Penn State Stevens| Washington College | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 7,590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #58 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $61,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $61,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $16,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $33,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $43,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 59% |
Admission |
Washington College | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 18,415 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 5,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 29.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $250 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Washington College | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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
- Lehigh University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (7,590 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($61,180.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Lehigh than Washington College ($61,180.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Washington College ($33,289 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 4.1% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($15,814 vs. $16,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Lehigh University (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 19.3% larger than aid received Washington College ($43,644 vs. $36,593)
Washington College vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Lehigh (29.3%)
Washington College vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Washington College (87% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $38,400 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $6 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($24,250 vs. $24,256)
- Lehigh University and Washington College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($250 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/