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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Elon Wofford College Clemson Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College| Lafayette College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lafayette College | Furman | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Furman based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,443 students)
Lafayette College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Furman?
- Lafayette College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Lafayette College than Furman University ($58,110.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Lafayette College ($33,370 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 14.4% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($15,148 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Lafayette College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 45.6% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($36,384 vs. $24,981)
Lafayette College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Lafayette College .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lafayette College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or Furman? 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 Furman and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Furman University (88% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $26,700 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $557 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/