Penn State Hazleton Competitors

Lehigh is a premier residential research university, ranked in the top tier of national research universities each year. We are a coeducational, nondenominational, private university that offers a rigorous academic environment for undergraduate and graduate students from across the globe. Lehigh offers majors and programs in five colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Health, the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science and the College of Education. More than 5,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students call Lehigh home. Located in Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, the campus is in close proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia. Lehigh is comprised of 2,358 acres, making it one of the largest private universities in the country. Since 1865, generations of students have chosen Lehigh for their educational experience. They know Lehigh is a place where they can make strong personal connections with faculty, conduct research in diverse fields of study, thrive in a dynamic campus community, form lasting bonds with Lehigh alumni, and learn from their own life experiences.

West Chester University is among the top regional public universities in the country. With roots dating back to 1812, WCU has evolved into a comprehensive university which excels in teacher education, business, health, natural and social sciences, music and the arts. The University offers more than 180 undergraduate and graduate programs of study, including doctoral degrees. West Chester University is a vibrant and diverse academic community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the Philadelphia region and beyond. The University consistently appears in U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's, and Military Friendly Schools.

Founded in 1888, Scranton is a nationally recognized Catholic and Jesuit university in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains region. The University offers 68 undergraduate and more than 30 graduate programs to approximately 5,000 students.