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Overview |
Lehigh | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,590 | 3,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #58 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lehigh.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehigh | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,180 | $62,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,180 | $62,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,470 | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,289 | $35,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,644 | $42,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 64% |
Admission |
Lehigh | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,415 | 15,121 | ||
| Admitted | 5,389 | 3,525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1490 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lehigh | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehigh | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,200 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,256 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $218 |
Diversity |
Lehigh | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Lehigh | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Lehigh | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (7,590 students vs. 3,776 students)
Lehigh vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehigh or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($62,600.00 vs. $61,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at University of Richmond than Lehigh University ($62,600.00 vs. $61,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than University of Richmond ($33,289 vs. $35,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 1.6% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($16,210 vs. $16,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than Lehigh University (64% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 3.8% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($43,644 vs. $42,050)
Lehigh vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehigh or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Lehigh .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 1 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming Lehigh students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (29.3%) than University of Richmond (23.3%)
Lehigh vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehigh or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Lehigh.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than University of Richmond (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $15,300 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $73,900)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $3,108 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($21,148 vs. $24,256)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($218 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/