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Overview |
Lafayette College | RISD | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 34% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Lafayette College | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | RISD | ||
| 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 RISD based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,620 students)
Lafayette College vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or RISD?
- Lafayette College is 3% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Lafayette College than Rhode Island School of Design ($58,110.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than RISD ($37,186 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 13.8% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($15,234 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Rhode Island School of Design (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is 50% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($37,480 vs. $24,981)
Lafayette College vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 21 points higher than at RISD (1273)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at RISD (29)
- Accepted freshman RISD students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (33.6%) than RISD (17.4%)
Lafayette College vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or RISD? 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 RISD and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Rhode Island School of Design (88% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $29,900 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $51,100)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RISD students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/