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Overview |
Lafayette College | Providence | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,729 students)
Lafayette College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Providence?
- Lafayette College is 2% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Lafayette College than Providence College ($58,110.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than Providence ($37,186 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 4.8% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($16,540 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Providence College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 24% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($30,971 vs. $24,981)
Lafayette College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Lafayette College .
- Accepted freshman Lafayette College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lafayette College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or Providence? 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 Providence and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Providence College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $68,000)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/