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Overview |
Lafayette College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,764 | 838 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,482 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,482 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,640 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,728 | $18,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,126 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 78% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,874 | 2,240 | ||
| Admitted | 3,107 | 2,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.5% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 11.2% | ||
| 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 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (2,764 students vs. 838 students)
Lafayette College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Lafayette College is 320.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($61,482.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.3% higher at Lafayette College than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($61,482.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Lafayette College ($18,239 vs. $34,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 38.6% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($13,448 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Lafayette College (78% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 390.7% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($44,126 vs. $8,992)
Lafayette College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 339 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Lafayette College (31.5%)
Lafayette College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (88% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $25,700 more per year than Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/