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Overview |
Cornell | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,898 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #19 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornell.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,456 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,456 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,988 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,060 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,219 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 98% |
Admission |
Cornell | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 69,195 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 5,168 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.5% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 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 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,400 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cornell | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Cornell | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Cornell | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cornell University is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (25,898 students vs. 2,729 students)
Cornell vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell or Lafayette College?
- Cornell University is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($62,456.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Cornell than Lafayette College ($62,456.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than Lafayette College ($26,060 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell University are 2% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($16,988 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Cornell University (98% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 117% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($54,219 vs. $24,981)
Cornell vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Cornell .
- The average SAT score at Cornell University (1428) is 134 points higher than at Lafayette College (1294)
- Incoming Cornell students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (33.6%) than Cornell (7.5%)
Cornell vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell 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 Cornell.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Lafayette College (93% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $17,400 more per year than Lafayette College graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $81,000)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,000)
- Cornell graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($124 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/