| Lehigh vs. Cedar Crest |
#28 in National Universities #4 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #15 in Federal Region III Universities #33 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$64,980 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$46,314 |
| expensive$28,840 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,971 |
| More$46,247 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$23,636 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,440 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter25.93% | Acceptance Rate | Easier84.07% |
| Favorable28.38% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.54% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger7,692 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,290 |
| Larger5,911 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller870 |
| Larger1,781 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller420 |
| Larger377 | Online Student Population | Smaller244 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher88% | Graduate Rate | Lower60% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,952) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 553) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,540) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,972) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 674 | Number of faculty | 155 |
| Higher$136,972 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$67,011 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.