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Lehigh JMU Bucknell VCU Villanova Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC Fordham Union College| Lafayette College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lafayette College | Mason | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,729 students)
Lafayette College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Mason?
- Lafayette College is 493.3% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at Lafayette College than George Mason University ($58,110.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Lafayette College ($18,479 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 32.1% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($13,120 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than George Mason University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 132.2% larger than aid received George Mason University ($24,981 vs. $10,760)
Lafayette College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 141 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lafayette College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or Mason? 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 Mason and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than George Mason University (88% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $19,100 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/