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Overview |
Lafayette College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,764 | 1,944 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | #647 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,482 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,482 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,640 | $14,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,728 | $22,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,126 | $9,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 64% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,874 | 5,844 | ||
| Admitted | 3,107 | 5,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.5% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (2,764 students vs. 1,944 students)
Lafayette College vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Penn State Berks?
- Lafayette College is 299.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($61,482.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.5% higher at Lafayette College than Penn State Berks ($61,482.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Lafayette College ($22,450 vs. $34,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 31% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($14,232 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Berks than Lafayette College (64% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 373.1% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($44,126 vs. $9,327)
Lafayette College vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 316 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman Lafayette College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Lafayette College (31.5%)
Lafayette College vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Penn State Berks (88% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $25,700 more per year than Penn State Berks graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $55,300)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/