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