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Overview |
Lafayette College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,764 | 353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,482 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,482 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,640 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,728 | $16,275 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,126 | $8,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 91% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,874 | 640 | ||
| Admitted | 3,107 | 605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.5% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 1060/1305 | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lafayette College is larger than than Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (2,764 students vs. 353 students)
Lafayette College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Lafayette College is 344.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Wilkes-Barre for in-state tuition ($61,482.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.7% higher at Lafayette College than Penn State Wilkes Barre ($61,482.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Lafayette College ($16,275 vs. $34,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Wilkes Barre are 38.6% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($13,448 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Lafayette College (91% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 393.3% larger than aid received Penn State Wilkes Barre ($44,126 vs. $8,945)
Lafayette College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 312 points higher than at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (982)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (22)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Lafayette College (31.5%)
Lafayette College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? 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 Wilkes-Barre and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Penn State Wilkes Barre (88% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $25,700 more per year than Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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/