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Boston UniversityBoston, MA
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Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PA
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$65,168Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$62,180
expensive$64,712Graduate Tuitioncheaper$28,020
More$46,070Average Financial Aid AmountLess$44,678
Admission
Higher1,440 SAT
33 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,410 SAT
32 ACT
Tighter14.37%Acceptance RateEasier36.98%
Favorable31.32%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower26.95%
High School GPA
High School Rank
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
Advanced placement (AP) CreditsAccepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Larger36,714Total EnrollmentSmaller7,394
Larger18,459Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller5,624
Larger18,255Graduate Student PopulationSmaller1,770
Larger4,044Online Student PopulationSmaller431
Completion & Outcomes
Lower88%Graduate RateHigher91%
Higher94%Retention RateLower91%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,952)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,540)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty11 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty10 to 1
3,946Number of faculties636
Higher$139,765Average Faculty SalaryLower$131,048
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.