Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Baylor UT Austin Trinity College Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond SMU| Lafayette College | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Lafayette College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,764 | 2,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | trinity.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Lafayette College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,482 | $50,712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,482 | $50,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,640 | $14,472 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,728 | $32,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,126 | $33,524 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 99% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Trinity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,874 | 11,425 | ||
| Admitted | 3,107 | 3,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.5% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 1320/1465 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | Trinity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | Trinity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Trinity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 13% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Trinity | ||
| 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 Trinity based on total student enrollment (2,764 students vs. 2,694 students)
Lafayette College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Trinity?
- Lafayette College is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($61,482.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Lafayette College than Trinity University ($61,482.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Lafayette College ($32,264 vs. $34,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 28.8% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($14,472 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Lafayette College (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 31.6% larger than aid received Trinity University ($44,126 vs. $33,524)
Lafayette College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is the same at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (31.5%) than Trinity (28.2%)
Lafayette College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Trinity University (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $18,200 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $62,800)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/