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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College Denison BU Muhlenberg College| Lafayette College | Sweet Briar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lafayette College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1020/1360 | ||
| 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 | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 460 students)
Lafayette College vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Sweet Briar College?
- Lafayette College is 156.9% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.9% higher at Lafayette College than Sweet Briar College ($58,110.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sweet Briar College than Lafayette College ($28,408 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sweet Briar College are 21.7% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($14,250 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Sweet Briar College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 103.9% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($24,981 vs. $12,254)
Lafayette College vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 196 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Sweet Briar College (25)
- Accepted freshman Sweet Briar College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lafayette College vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Sweet Briar College (88% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $39,300 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $41,700)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sweet Briar 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/