Bethlehem, PA · Villanova, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Lehigh University | Villanova University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 29.3% | 25.1% |
| In-State Tuition | $62,180 | $64,701 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $62,180 | $64,701 |
| Average Net Price | $15,933 | $23,206 |
| Graduation Rate | 89.0% | 92.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Lehigh University accepts 29.3% of applicants. Villanova University accepts 25.1%. Lehigh University's tuition is $62,180. Villanova University's is $64,701. Lehigh University is cheaper. Lehigh University graduates 89% of students in 6 years. Villanova University graduates 92%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Villanova University. It accepts 25.1% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Lehigh University has lower published tuition: $62,180 versus $64,701. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Villanova University: 92% of students finish in 6 years. Lehigh University is at 89%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.