American vs. Lehigh |
#51 in National Universities | Rankings* | #28 in National Universities #4 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$56,543 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$62,180 |
expensive$33,239 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$28,020 |
Less$30,338 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$44,678 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,370 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,410 SAT 32 ACT |
Easier40.63% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter36.98% |
Lower22.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26.95% |
High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Larger13,885 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,394 |
Larger7,917 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,624 |
Larger5,968 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,770 |
Larger1,516 | Online Student Population | Smaller431 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower79% | Graduate Rate | Higher91% |
Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,952) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,630) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,540) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
1,531 | Number of faculties | 636 |
Lower$115,582 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$131,048 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.