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Overview |
Lehigh | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,394 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #54 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lehigh.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehigh | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,970 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,970 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,890 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,453 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,116 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 70% |
Admission |
Lehigh | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,163 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 5,607 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Lehigh | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehigh | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,256 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lehigh | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lehigh | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lehigh | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 1,196 students)
Lehigh vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehigh or Penn State Brandywine?
- Lehigh University is 303.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.5% higher at Lehigh than Penn State Brandywine ($58,970.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Lehigh ($21,600 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 14.1% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($13,930 vs. $15,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Brandywine than Lehigh University (70% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 357.7% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($44,116 vs. $9,638)
Lehigh vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehigh or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Lehigh .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 369 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Lehigh (37%)
Lehigh vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehigh or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and Lehigh.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Penn State Brandywine (87% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $33,900 more per year than Penn State Brandywine graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $55,300)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $2,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($24,256 vs. $26,818)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($250 vs. $277)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/