- Both American University and Lehigh University are private.
- American University is located in Washington, DC and Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA.
- Lehigh University has more expensive tuition of $62,180 than American University ($56,543).
- Lehigh University has tighter acceptance rate of 25.15% than American University (29.40%).
- Lehigh University has higher SAT scores of 1,410 than American University (1,370).
- American University is larger with 13,885 students than Lehigh University (7,394 students).
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| #57 in National Universities #3 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #29 in National Universities #5 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Bethlehem, PA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $56,543 | Undergraduate | $62,180 |
| $33,239 | Graduate | $28,020 |
| $30,338 | Financial Aid | $44,678 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $63 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 29.40% | Acceptance Rate | 25.15% |
| 32.47% | Yield | 35.37% |
| 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,410 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,885 | Total Students | 7,394 |
| 7,917 | Undergraduate | 5,624 |
| 5,968 | Graduate | 1,770 |
| 1,516 | Online Enrollment | 431 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 79% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 86% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $67,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $94,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) $10,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,952) $9,350 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 827 Full-time 704 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 552 Full-time 84 Part-time |
| 2,653 Full-time 907 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,759 Full-time 102 Part-time |
| $111,486 for Faculties $84,742 Part-time | Average Salary | $126,309 for Faculties $74,814 Part-time |