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Overview |
Lehigh | Bennington | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,394 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #54 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lehigh.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehigh | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,970 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,970 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,890 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,453 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,116 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 98% |
Admission |
Lehigh | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,163 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 5,607 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lehigh | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehigh | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,200 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,256 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lehigh | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Lehigh | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Lehigh | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 880 students)
Lehigh vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehigh or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Bennington than Lehigh University ($60,648.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Bennington ($30,453 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 11.5% lower than costs at Bennington College ($15,890 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Lehigh University (98% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 11.5% larger than aid received Lehigh University ($49,183 vs. $44,116)
Lehigh vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehigh or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Lehigh .
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than Lehigh (37%)
Lehigh vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehigh or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Lehigh.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Bennington College (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $57,500 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $31,700)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $1,744 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($24,256 vs. $26,000)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/