American University vs. Lehigh University
American ranked #57 and Lehigh ranked #29 in national university ranking. The following statements compare American University and Lehigh University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Lehigh's tuition ($62,180) is more expensive than American ($56,543).
- Lehigh's acceptance rate (29.00%) is lower than American (47.00%).
- Lehigh has higher yield (28.00%) than American (22.00%).
- Lehigh's SAT score (1,430) is higher than American (1,380).
- Lehigh's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than American (11 to 1).
- American (13,885 students) is larger than Lehigh (7,394 students) with more enrolled students.
- Lehigh ($44,678) has higher amount of financial aid than American ($30,338).
- Lehigh's graduation rate (91%) is higher than American (79%).
American University
Private, 4 years • Washington, DC #57 National Universities, #3 in District of Columbia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$56,543
Financial Aid
$30,338
Test Scores
1,380 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
47.00% Acceptance Rate
22.00% Yield
Enrollment
7,917 Undergraduate
5,968 Graduate
1,516 Online Students
Graduation Rate
79% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
827 Faculties (full-time)
2,653 Staffs (full-time)
$111,486 Faculty Salary
$84,742 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,910 annual charge
-4,246 capacity
Lehigh University
Private, 4 years • Bethlehem, PA #29 National Universities, #5 in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$62,180
Financial Aid
$44,678
Test Scores
1,430 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
29.00% Acceptance Rate
28.00% Yield
Enrollment
5,624 Undergraduate
1,770 Graduate
431 Online Students
Graduation Rate
91% Graduation Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
552 Faculties (full-time)
1,759 Staffs (full-time)
$126,309 Faculty Salary
$74,814 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,680 annual charge
-3,021 capacity
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