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Overview |
Lafayette College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 2,729 students)
Lafayette College vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Saint Joseph's University?
- Lafayette College is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Lafayette College than Saint Joseph's University ($58,110.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's University than Lafayette College ($33,777 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 13.4% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($15,285 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Lafayette College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 19.4% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($29,822 vs. $24,981)
Lafayette College vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Lafayette College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lafayette College vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Saint Joseph's University (88% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $17,000 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $64,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $2,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($23,008 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/