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Overview |
Davidson | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 98% |
Admission |
Davidson | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $268 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Davidson | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lafayette College is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Lafayette College than Davidson College ($58,110.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Lafayette College ($26,704 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 10.1% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($15,750 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Davidson College (98% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 86.1% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($46,496 vs. $24,981)
Davidson vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 61 points higher than at Lafayette College (1294)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (33.6%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Lafayette College (92% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $17,500 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $26,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davidson students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/