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Overview |
Howard | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Howard | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Howard | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,729 students)
Howard vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 90% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90% higher at Lafayette College than Howard University ($58,110.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Lafayette College ($28,279 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 9.2% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($15,880 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Lafayette College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 24.5% larger than aid received Howard University ($24,981 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 189 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Howard has a higher acceptance rate (53.4%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Howard vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Howard University (88% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $29,200 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $51,800)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/