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Overview |
Lafayette College | Brown | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 46% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $155 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Brown | ||
| 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
- Brown University is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 2,729 students)
Lafayette College vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Brown?
- Brown University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Brown than Lafayette College ($62,680.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than Lafayette College ($26,723 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 9.4% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($15,840 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Brown University (98% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 123.6% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($55,847 vs. $24,981)
Lafayette College vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Brown University (1457) is 163 points higher than at Lafayette College (1294)
- Incoming Brown students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (33.6%) than Brown (5.1%)
Lafayette College vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or Brown? 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 Brown and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Lafayette College (95% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Lafayette College graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $81,000)
- Brown University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Brown graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brown students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/