Institutional Characteristics
The Patriot League is a collegiate athletic conference comprising private institutions of higher education and two United States service academies based in the Northeastern United States. Outside of the Ivy League, it is the most selective group of higher education institutions in NCAA Division I and has the highest student-athlete graduation rate for both the NCAA graduation success rate and the federal graduation rate..
The following table compares the basic academic information between colleges in Patriot League. By school type, all 8 Patriot League are private. By school level, all 8 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American University | Washington, DC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Loyola University Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Lafayette College | Easton, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of colleges in Patriot League is $50,805 for State residents and $59,172 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 43.53% and graduation rate is 86.88%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American University | $53,889 | 64.09% | 79% | 12:1 | 14,852 |
| Loyola University Maryland | $53,430 | 84.21% | 81% | 12:1 | 5,140 |
| Boston University | $62,360 | 18.65% | 89% | 11:1 | 36,104 |
| College of the Holy Cross | $58,360 | 42.87% | 93% | 10:1 | 3,029 |
| Colgate University | $64,290 | 17.19% | 90% | 9:1 | 3,176 |
| Bucknell University | $61,746 | 34.50% | 88% | 9:1 | 3,757 |
| Lafayette College | $59,368 | 40.74% | 88% | 10:1 | 2,725 |
| Lehigh University | $59,930 | 45.97% | 87% | 10:1 | 7,263 |
| Average | $50,805 / $59,172 | 43.53% | 86.88% | 10.38:1 | 9,506 |