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BU Lehigh Villanova Northeastern Bucknell Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University Holy Cross Fordham NYU| Boston College | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 98% |
Admission |
BC | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $268 |
Diversity |
BC | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
BC | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 76% | ||
Campus |
BC | 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
- Boston College is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 2,729 students)
BC vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Lafayette College?
- Boston College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at BC than Lafayette College ($62,950.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Lafayette College ($30,559 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 7.5% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($16,120 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Boston College (98% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 100.1% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($49,992 vs. $24,981)
BC vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 86 points higher than at Lafayette College (1294)
- Incoming BC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (33.6%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Lafayette College (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Lafayette College graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $81,000)
- Boston College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- BC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/