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Lafayette College vs. Lehigh University

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Acceptance Rate and Application Statistics

The following table compares the admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between selected colleges. The average acceptance rate of selected colleges is 27.77% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 25.89%.
Lehigh University has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 25.93% and Lehigh University has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 28.38% among selected colleges. The numbers in parenthesis() in below table represent the number and rate by gender (men/women). The statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
Admission Stats Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledAcceptance RateEnrollment Rate
Lafayette College
10,195 (5,322/4,871) 3,206 (1,566/1,640) 698 (338/360) 31% (29%/34%) 22% (22%/7%)
Lehigh University
20,396 (10,556/9,834) 5,289 (2,551/2,736) 1,501 (795/706) 26% (24%/28%) 28% (31%/7%)
Average15,296 (7,939/7,939)4,248 (2,059/2,188)1,100 (567/533)27.77% (25.9%/27.6%)25.89% (27.5%/24.4%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The average SAT score of selected colleges is 1435. By subject, the average score of the SAT EBRW(Evidence-based Reading and Writing) is 710 and the average SAT Math score is 725.
Lehigh University has the highest SAT scores of 1,440 and Lafayette College has the lowest SAT scores of 1,430 among selected colleges. The following table compares SAT Scores between selected colleges for the academic year 2024-2025.
SAT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
SAT TotalEvidence-Based Reading and WritingMath
Lafayette College
24%
(164)
1430710720
Lehigh University
30%
(445)
1440710730
Average27.00% 1435710725

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

ACT Scores Comparison

The average ACT score of selected colleges is 32. By subject, the average ACT English score is 34 and the ACT math score is 31.
The following table compares ACT Scores between selected colleges for academic year 2024-2025.
ACT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
CompositeEnglishMath
Lafayette College
10%
(70)
313430
Lehigh University
9%
(137)
323431
Average9.50% 323431

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

Application Requirements

The following table list and compare the requirements when applying selected colleges based on academic year 2024-2025 data.
Application Requirements Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameHS GPAHS RankHS Record Prep. ProgramRec.Compe.SAT/ACTTOEFL
Lafayette College
✔✓ ✔✓ ✔✓ ✓✔
Lehigh University
✔✗ ✔✓ ✔✗ ✓✔

✔: Required △: Considered but not Required ✔: Recommended ✗: Neither Required nor Recommended

  • HS GPA: High School or Secondary School GPA
  • HS Rank: High School or Secondary School Rank
  • HS Record: High School or Secondary School Record
  • Prep. Program: Completion of College Preparatory Program
  • Rec.: Recommendations
  • Comp.: Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)