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Overview |
George Washington | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $61,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $61,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $34,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $44,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 52% |
Admission |
George Washington | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 9,874 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 3,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 31.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
George Washington | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 79% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 2,764 students)
George Washington vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Lafayette College?
- George Washington University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $61,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at George Washington than Lafayette College ($64,700.00 vs. $61,482.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than George Washington ($34,728 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 14.4% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($16,300 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Lafayette College (77% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 24.8% larger than aid received George Washington University ($44,126 vs. $35,367)
George Washington vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is the same at Lafayette College (1294)
- Incoming George Washington students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (43.5%) than Lafayette College (31.5%)
George Washington vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than George Washington University (88% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $500 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $80,500)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/