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Overview |
Franciscan | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Franciscan | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $268 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Franciscan | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 2,729 students)
Franciscan vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 89.8% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.8% higher at Lafayette College than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($58,110.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Lafayette College ($25,310 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 84.6% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($9,390 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Lafayette College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 48.9% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($24,981 vs. $16,779)
Franciscan vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 129 points higher than at Franciscan (1165)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Franciscan (26)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Franciscan vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (88% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $41,200 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/