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Overview |
Lafayette College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 47% | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 363 students)
Lafayette College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Lafayette College is 320.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.7% higher at Lafayette College than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($58,110.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Lafayette College ($19,505 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 41.5% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($12,254 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Penn State Greater Allegheny (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 143.3% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($24,981 vs. $10,269)
Lafayette College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 351 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lafayette College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (88% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $25,700 more per year than Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny 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/