Lehigh University vs American University

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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 (1,430) than American University (1,380).
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.

Lehigh University	vs.	American University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	Location	Washington, District of Columbia
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (high research activity)
$62,180	2024 Tuition & Fees	$56,543
55%	% Receiving Financial Aid	47%
$44,678	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$30,338

29.26 %	Acceptance Rates	47.38 %
28.41 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	22.02 %
1,430	SAT Score	1,380
32	ACT Score	31
91 %	Graduation Rate	79 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
91 %	Retention Rate	86 %
7,394	Student Population	13,885
552	Number of Faculties	827
10 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	11 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, On-campus daycare

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