- Both Lehigh University and Lafayette College are private.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Lafayette College has more expensive tuition of $62,574 than Lehigh University ($62,180).
- Lehigh University has tighter acceptance rate of 25.15% than Lafayette College (30.81%).
- Lafayette College has higher SAT scores of 1,410 than Lehigh University (1,410).
- Lehigh University is larger with 7,394 students than Lafayette College (2,729 students).
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| #29 in National Universities #5 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #28 in Liberal Arts Colleges #12 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Bethlehem, PA | Location | Easton, PA |
| Known as | ||
| 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 | $62,574 |
| $28,020 | Graduate | |
| $44,678 | Financial Aid | $25,351 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $65 |
| 25.15% | Acceptance Rate | 30.81% |
| 35.37% | Yield | 26.06% |
| 1,410 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | 1,410 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,394 | Total Students | 2,729 |
| 5,624 | Undergraduate | 2,729 |
| 1,770 | Graduate | 0 |
| 431 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 91% | Graduation Rate | 89% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $94,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $80,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,952) $9,350 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,510) $10,720 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $6,616 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 | 251 Full-time 42 Part-time |
| 1,759 Full-time 102 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 795 Full-time 98 Part-time |
| $126,309 for Faculties $74,814 Part-time | Average Salary | $107,830 for Faculties $71,977 Part-time |