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Overview |
Maryland | Lehigh | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 7,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #58 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $61,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $61,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $16,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $33,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $43,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 59% |
Admission |
Maryland | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 18,415 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 5,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 29.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1350/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $250 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Maryland | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 7,590 students)
Maryland vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 518.7% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($61,180.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at Lehigh than University of Maryland College Park ($61,180.00 vs. $38,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Lehigh ($15,833 vs. $33,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 6.8% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($15,416 vs. $16,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lehigh University than University of Maryland College Park (59% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 259.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($43,644 vs. $12,142)
Maryland vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 23 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Lehigh (3.81)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than Lehigh (29.3%)
Maryland vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than University of Maryland College Park (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $20,900 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $4,756 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,256)
- Maryland graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($201 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/