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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College Denison BU Muhlenberg College| Arcadia University | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Arcadia | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1330/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Arcadia | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Arcadia | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 2,729 students)
Arcadia vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 25.2% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Lafayette College than Arcadia University ($58,110.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Lafayette College ($29,692 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 26.4% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($13,720 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Lafayette College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 23.8% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($30,934 vs. $24,981)
Arcadia vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 190 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Lafayette College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Arcadia vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Lafayette College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Lafayette College and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Arcadia University (88% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $34,600 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $46,400)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/