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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College Denison BU UVM| Lafayette College | Champlain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lafayette College | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | #308 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1163/1348 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $275 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 14% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Champlain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Champlain College is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (3,543 students vs. 2,729 students)
Lafayette College vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Champlain College?
- Lafayette College is 32.7% more expensive to attend than Champlain College for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Lafayette College than Champlain College ($58,110.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Champlain College than Lafayette College ($35,133 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Champlain College are 6.2% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($16,330 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than Lafayette College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Champlain College students is 6.1% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($26,498 vs. $24,981)
Lafayette College vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 138 points higher than at Champlain College (1156)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Champlain College (26)
- Accepted freshman Lafayette College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- Champlain College has a higher acceptance rate (55.7%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lafayette College vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or Champlain 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 Champlain College and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Champlain College (88% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $33,800 more per year than Champlain College graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $47,200)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $643 lower median federal student loan debt than Champlain College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,643)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Champlain College graduates. ($268 vs. $275)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Champlain College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/