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Lehigh Bucknell George Washington Notre Dame Duke Cornell Johns Hopkins Villanova Vanderbilt NYU UVA Northwestern| Georgetown University | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1330/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $268 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Georgetown | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 2,729 students)
Georgetown vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Lafayette College?
- Georgetown University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Georgetown than Lafayette College ($61,872.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown University than Lafayette College ($35,566 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lafayette College are 8.6% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($17,336 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Georgetown University (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 83.9% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($45,949 vs. $24,981)
Georgetown vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 122 points higher than at Lafayette College (1294)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (33.6%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Lafayette College (94% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $37,900 more per year than Lafayette College graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $81,000)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $26,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($160 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/