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Overview |
JCU | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
JCU | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $268 |
Diversity |
JCU | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
JCU | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 76% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,729 students)
JCU vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 27.7% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Lafayette College than John Carroll University ($58,110.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Lafayette College ($30,496 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 31.3% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($13,200 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Lafayette College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 21.8% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($30,415 vs. $24,981)
JCU vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or JCU .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 167 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
JCU vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than John Carroll University (88% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $23,400 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $57,600)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,939)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/