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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova NYU Baruch Syracuse Binghamton University Union College Skidmore College Colgate Bentley George Washington| Fordham University | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fordham | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Fordham | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 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 | 30/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Fordham | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 2,729 students)
Fordham vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Lafayette College than Fordham University ($58,110.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than Fordham ($37,186 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lafayette College are 21.5% lower than costs at Fordham University ($17,336 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Fordham University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($33,129 vs. $24,981)
Fordham vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 21 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming Fordham students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Fordham vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham 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 Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Fordham University (88% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $16,800 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $64,200)
- Lafayette College and Fordham graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Lafayette College and Fordham graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/