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Overview |
Wellesley | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 55% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 | Jan 8, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $250 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Wellesley | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | 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 Wellesley based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Lehigh?
- Wellesley College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Wellesley than Lehigh University ($61,584.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Lehigh ($21,362 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 20.1% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($15,890 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wellesley College than Lehigh University (59% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 39% larger than aid received Lehigh University ($61,328 vs. $44,116)
Wellesley vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 31 points higher than at Lehigh (1338)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Wellesley (30)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Lehigh (3.81)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (37%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley 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 Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Lehigh University (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $21,100 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $15,356 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($8,900 vs. $24,256)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($92 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wellesley students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/