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Lehigh Bucknell JMU Villanova Mason Fordham Old Dominion Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Mary Washington College| Lafayette College | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lafayette College | CNU | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Lafayette College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,729 students)
Lafayette College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or CNU?
- Lafayette College is 519.8% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157% higher at Lafayette College than Christopher Newport University ($58,110.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Lafayette College ($23,287 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 44.6% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($11,990 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Christopher Newport University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 211.4% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($24,981 vs. $8,022)
Lafayette College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 139 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lafayette College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or CNU? 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 CNU and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Christopher Newport University (88% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $33,900 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/