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Overview |
F&M | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 98% |
Admission |
F&M | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
F&M | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $268 |
Diversity |
F&M | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
F&M | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 76% | ||
Campus |
F&M | 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
- Lafayette College is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Lafayette College?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 13% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at F&M than Lafayette College ($65,652.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Lafayette College ($31,135 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 15.3% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($15,040 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Franklin and Marshall College (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 96.9% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($49,177 vs. $24,981)
F&M vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or F&M .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
F&M vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M 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 F&M.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $19,100 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- F&M 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 F&M 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/