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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College Denison BU Muhlenberg College| Colorado College | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,173 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $67,458 | $61,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $67,458 | $61,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,228 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,281 | $34,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,947 | $44,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 52% |
Admission |
Colorado College | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,532 | 9,874 | ||
| Admitted | 1,509 | 3,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 20% | 31.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1365/1520 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado College | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Colorado College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | 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
- Lafayette College is larger than than Colorado College based on total student enrollment (2,764 students vs. 2,173 students)
Colorado College vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or Lafayette College?
- Colorado College is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($67,458.00 vs. $61,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Colorado College than Lafayette College ($67,458.00 vs. $61,482.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than Colorado College ($34,728 vs. $35,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado College are 22.4% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($15,228 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado College than Lafayette College (56% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 8.7% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($47,947 vs. $44,126)
Colorado College vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Colorado College .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (31.5%) than Colorado College (20%)
Colorado College vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado College 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 Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is the same as at Lafayette College (88% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $35,000 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $46,000)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/