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Overview |
Williams | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 55% |
Admission |
Williams | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 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 10, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Williams | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $250 |
Diversity |
Williams | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Williams | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 2,222 students)
Williams vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Lehigh?
- Williams College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Williams than Lehigh University ($61,450.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Lehigh ($20,965 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 2.3% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($15,530 vs. $15,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lehigh University than Williams College (55% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 29.5% larger than aid received Lehigh University ($57,121 vs. $44,116)
Williams vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 104 points higher than at Lehigh (1338)
- Incoming Williams students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Lehigh (31)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Lehigh (3.81)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (37%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams 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 Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Lehigh University (95% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Williams graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $73,600)
- Williams College students graduate with a $9,674 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($14,582 vs. $24,256)
- Williams graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($150 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/