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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College Denison BU St Olaf| Lafayette College | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lafayette College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.52 | ||
| 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 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $282 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,426 students)
Lafayette College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Lawrence?
- Lafayette College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Lafayette College than Lawrence University ($58,110.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Lafayette College ($26,368 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 50.5% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($11,520 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Lafayette College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 60.5% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($40,089 vs. $24,981)
Lafayette College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Lafayette College .
- Accepted freshman Lafayette College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lafayette College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Lawrence University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $35,400 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $45,600)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,350)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($268 vs. $282)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/