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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College Denison BU Muhlenberg College| Lafayette College | St John's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lafayette College | St John's College | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 439 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | stjohnscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | St John's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $14,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $29,265 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $22,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | St John's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 453 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | St John's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | St John's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | St John's College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Lafayette College | St John's College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | St John's College | ||
| 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 St John's College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 439 students)
Lafayette College vs. St John's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or St John's College?
- Lafayette College is 61.2% more expensive to attend than St John's College for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at Lafayette College than St John's College ($58,110.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than Lafayette College ($29,265 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 17.9% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($14,710 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than St John's College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 11.4% larger than aid received St John's College ($24,981 vs. $22,423)
Lafayette College vs. St John's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or St John's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's College or Lafayette College .
- Accepted freshman St John's College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- St John's College has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lafayette College vs. St John's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or St John's College? 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 St John's College and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than St John's College (88% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $45,400 more per year than St John's College graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $35,600)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St John's College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's College 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/