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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College Denison BU Muhlenberg College| Lafayette College | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lafayette College | BC | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,764 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,482 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,482 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,640 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,728 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,126 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,874 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 3,107 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Lafayette College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lafayette College is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (2,764 students vs. 1,436 students)
Lafayette College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or BC?
- Lafayette College is 52.6% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($61,482.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at Lafayette College than Bridgewater College ($61,482.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Lafayette College ($19,660 vs. $34,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 29.7% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($14,370 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Lafayette College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 21.4% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($44,126 vs. $36,350)
Lafayette College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 260 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Lafayette College (31.5%)
Lafayette College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or BC? 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 BC and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Bridgewater College (88% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $37,900 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $43,100)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/