- Both Lehigh University and College of the Holy Cross (Holy Cross) are private.
- Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA and Holy Cross is located in Worcester, MA.
- Lehigh University has more expensive tuition of $62,180 than Holy Cross ($60,850).
- Lehigh University has tighter acceptance rate of 25.15% than Holy Cross (39.60%).
- Lehigh University has higher SAT scores of 1,410 than Holy Cross (1,350).
- Lehigh University is larger with 7,394 students than Holy Cross (3,083 students).
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| #29 in National Universities #5 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #19 in Liberal Arts Colleges #11 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Bethlehem, PA | Location | Worcester, MA |
| Known as | Holy Cross | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $62,180 | Undergraduate | $60,850 |
| $28,020 | Graduate | |
| $44,678 | Financial Aid | $39,014 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $60 |
| 25.15% | Acceptance Rate | 39.60% |
| 35.37% | Yield | 31.24% |
| 1,410 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | 1,350 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,394 | Total Students | 3,083 |
| 5,624 | Undergraduate | 3,083 |
| 1,770 | Graduate | 0 |
| 431 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 91% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 2% | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $94,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $88,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,952) $9,350 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,642) $9,100 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,520 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 552 Full-time 84 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 294 Full-time 35 Part-time |
| 1,759 Full-time 102 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 974 Full-time 109 Part-time |
| $126,309 for Faculties $74,814 Part-time | Average Salary | $103,088 for Faculties $65,988 Part-time |