Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate St Lawrence University University of Richmond Trinity College Denison BU| Hobart William Smith Colleges | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $58,110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Lafayette College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Lafayette College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Lafayette College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Lafayette College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 36% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Lafayette College?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Lafayette College ($60,350.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Lafayette College ($34,259 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 2.5% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($16,910 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 77.5% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($44,331 vs. $24,981)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (88% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $20,800 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $60,200)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/