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This table assumes out-of-state tuition for all schools. To show in-state tuition when appropriate, update your location in the top right.

* Includes both undergraduate and graduate students

This is the percent of students that applied and were accepted.This can be read, "At Lehigh, 41% of all students that applied were accepted."

This table assumes out-of-state tuition for all schools. To show in-state tuition when appropriate, update your location in the top right.

The list is sorted from highest average cost to lowest. Average cost is calculated as average tuition and fees less average scholarships and grants.

These numbers are estimates. Financial aid can vary greatly depending on personal factors such as family income, savings, and academic achievement. For the most accurate information about a given school's financial aid program, contact the school directly using the contact information listed under "Campus" on each school's Collegist page.

Endowment per student helps us better understand a school's ability to provide scholarships and grants. Frequently, schools with a large endowment per student will also have large amounts of scholarships and grants available. You may see this correlation using this graph and the one above (Cost breakdown).

Academic strength is calculated using freshmen SAT and ACT scores, acceptance rates, and other academic and admissions data. 10 is the strongest, 0 the weakest.

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These are the most popular types of majors at each school. Within each of these categories are several specific majors. For instance, Business includes Accounting, Finance, and more business majors.

Enter your location in the top right to see the distance to each school.

* Includes both undergraduate and graduate students

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