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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College Denison BU Muhlenberg College| Lafayette College | Lebanon Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lafayette College | LVC | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Lafayette College | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Lafayette College | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | LVC | ||
| 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
- Lafayette College is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,080 students)
Lafayette College vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or LVC?
- Lafayette College is 23% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Lafayette College than Lebanon Valley College ($58,110.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Lafayette College ($26,743 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 31.1% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($13,220 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Lafayette College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 41.1% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($35,245 vs. $24,981)
Lafayette College vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Lafayette College .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lafayette College vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or LVC? 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 LVC and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Lebanon Valley College (88% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $33,500 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $47,500)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LVC students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/