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, there are 2 public and 8 private schools in colleges in Patriot League. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American University | Washington, DC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Loyola University Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| United States Naval Academy | Annapolis, MD | Public, 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| United States Military Academy | West Point, NY | Public, 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Lafayette College | Easton, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of colleges in Patriot League is $50,805 for State residents and $55,565 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 34.60% and graduation rate is 87.40%. 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 | $51,361 | 39% | 79% | 12:1 | 14,001 |
| Loyola University Maryland | $51,100 | 80% | 81% | 12:1 | 5,282 |
| United States Naval Academy | -$1 / - | 9% | 90% | 8:1 | 4,594 |
| Boston University | $58,072 | 20% | 89% | 10:1 | 32,718 |
| College of the Holy Cross | $54,770 | 38% | 93% | 10:1 | 2,970 |
| Colgate University | $60,015 | 27% | 91% | 9:1 | 3,054 |
| United States Military Academy | $0 / - | 9% | 85% | 7:1 | 4,536 |
| Bucknell University | $58,202 | 38% | 88% | 9:1 | 3,726 |
| Lafayette College | $55,742 | 36% | 90% | 10:1 | 2,514 |
| Lehigh University | $55,260 | 50% | 88% | 9:1 | 7,067 |
| Average | $50,805 / $55,565 | 34.60% | 87.40% | 9.60:1 | 8,046 |