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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College Denison BU Muhlenberg College| Lafayette College | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lafayette College | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,764 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,482 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,482 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,640 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,728 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,126 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,874 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 3,107 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.5% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $129 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 2,764 students)
Lafayette College vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Jefferson?
- Lafayette College is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($61,482.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Lafayette College than Thomas Jefferson University ($61,482.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Lafayette College ($29,097 vs. $34,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 8.1% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($17,246 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Lafayette College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 33.5% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($44,126 vs. $33,063)
Lafayette College vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Lafayette College .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Lafayette College (31.5%)
Lafayette College vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Lafayette College.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $41,900 more per year than Lafayette College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $81,000)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($129 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/