Lafayette College Comparison

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Overview

Lafayette College
Location Easton, PA
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 2,729
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #65
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)
Status Non-profit
Website lafayette.edu
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Costs

Lafayette College
Tuition (In State) $58,110
Tuition (Out of State) $58,110
Room & Board $17,336
Avg Net Price $37,186
Avg Grant Aid $24,981
% Receiving Grant Aid 98%

Admission

Lafayette College
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 10,500
Admitted 3,531
Acceptance Rate 33.6%
Enrolled % 21.4%
Avg High School GPA 3.53
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Exceptional
Applicant Competition High
ACT Range 30/33
SAT Range 1330/1480
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 15, 2025

Academics

Lafayette College
Student to Faculty Ratio 10:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (33%)
  • Engineering (19%)
  • Biology (10%)
  • Psychology (8%)
  • English and Literature (8%)

Outcomes

Lafayette College
Graduation Rate 88%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $81,000
Making Student Loan Payments 91%
Median Student Loan Debt $26,000
Median Loan Payment $268

Diversity

Lafayette College
% Men 50%
% Women 50%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 67%
% Black 5%
% Hispanic 6%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 9%
% Unknown Race 7%

Students

Lafayette College
% In-State 16%
% Out-of-State 76%

Campus

Lafayette College
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required Yes
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/