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thebigcheese121 · 07-04-2009, 03:54 AM

I am really interested in both Lehigh and Lafayette. I am thinking of applying ED to either of these two colleges. I am an international who will require aid (about 40%-50%). I plan to get a degree in economics and eventually get a PhD in economics. Which institution is more tailored to my requirements? As in, which college will give me aid and which institution will prepare me for graduate studies?

thebigcheese121 · 07-04-2009, 11:43 AM

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TPL09 · 07-04-2009, 11:51 AM

They're both unlikely to give much aid b/c u are an international student. As for the schools themselves: Lafayette is smaller, is a LAC rather than a Uni, and excels more in liberal arts (Better for the liberal arts side of econ). Lehigh is larger, does more research, and excels more in trade school type majors (Engineering/Business). It would be better for a more practical, business-y econ curriculum. Because you seem to want to teach economics with the PhD, I'd go with Lafayette.

Another slightly off topic fact, Lehigh has a unfavorable male to female ratio that I thought was noticable on my visit. So if you're a guy, def go for Lafayette.

thebigcheese121 · 07-05-2009, 03:20 AM

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thebigcheese121 · 07-06-2009, 06:11 AM

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Chedva · 07-06-2009, 09:06 AM

From Lafayette's website:

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Is admission need-blind for foreign students?

No. However, if accepted, the College will meet your demonstrated need, up to and including, full tuition, room and board, books, and supplies.

Lafayette College Admissions for International Students

From Lehigh's website:

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Lehigh does offer financial aid to international students on a very limited basis. This means that the competition for financial aid is very keen. In evaluating students for aid, we look at a combination of the student's academic/extracurricular achievements and the student/family need for financial assistance. Therefore, our financial aid is a combination of merit and need-based aid. The amount of financial aid a student receives is determined on an individual basis and it is not possible to estimate a financial aid package until Lehigh has received the complete admissions and financial aid applications.

In order to apply for International Student Financial Aid, you must complete both of the following forms: the International Student Financial Aid Application and the International Student Certification of Finances. Students not wishing to apply for financial aid must submit the International Student Certification of Finances. The applications of international students will be considered incomplete until these forms are received by the Office of Admissions.

Lehigh University: International Students: FAQs

It took me less than 5 minutes on each site to find this information. Websites of various colleges are your friend. And they give the definitive answers to your questions.

thebigcheese121 · 07-07-2009, 05:12 AM

What I actually wanted to know was which one of the schools is better for a future in economics? I am aware that both Lehigh and Lafayette offer financial aid, but which one is more generous towards international students?

Chedva · 07-07-2009, 11:00 AM

Lafayette promises to meet full need for accepted internationals; Lehigh doesn't.