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Overview |
SCU | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
SCU | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 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 7, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCU | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
SCU | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
SCU | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 76% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 2,729 students)
SCU vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Lafayette College than Santa Clara University ($58,110.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than SCU ($37,186 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Clara University are 1.3% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($17,112 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Santa Clara University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Clara University students is 1.3% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($25,295 vs. $24,981)
SCU vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or SCU .
- The average SAT score at Santa Clara University (1313) is 19 points higher than at Lafayette College (1294)
- Incoming SCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman SCU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
SCU vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Santa Clara University (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $900 more per year than Lafayette College graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $81,000)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- SCU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/