The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
  • Lehigh University has more expensive tuition & fees ($62,180) than American University ($56,543).
  • It is harder to admit to Lehigh University than American University.
  • Lehigh University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,410) than American University (1,370).
  • Lehigh University has higher submitted ACT score (32) than American University (31).
  • American University has more students with 13,885 students while Lehigh University has 7,394 students.
  • Lehigh University has a lower number of students per faculty with 10 to 1 while American University's ratio is 11 to 1.
  • American University has more full-time faculties with 827 faculties while Lehigh University has 552 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Lehigh University and American University.
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Lehigh Universityvs.American University
Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaLocationWashington, District of Columbia
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
$62,1802024 Tuition & Fees$56,543
55%% Receiving Financial Aid47%
$44,678Average Amount of Financial Aid$30,338
36.98 %Acceptance Rates40.63 %
26.95 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)22.22 %
1,410SAT Score1,370
32ACT Score31
91 %Graduation Rate79 %
-Transfer-out Rate-
91 %Retention Rate86 %
7,394Student Population13,885
552Number of Faculties827
10 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, On-campus daycare

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