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Overview |
Lafayette College | Ship | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 2,729 students)
Lafayette College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Ship?
- Lafayette College is 507.2% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 478.3% higher at Lafayette College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($58,110.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Lafayette College ($21,462 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 50.3% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($11,538 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 229% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($24,981 vs. $7,593)
Lafayette College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 315 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Lafayette College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lafayette College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or Ship? 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 Ship and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (88% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $33,800 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/