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Overview |
Lafayette College | Penn | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 46% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $213 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 2,729 students)
Lafayette College vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Penn?
- Lafayette College is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Lafayette College than University of Pennsylvania ($58,110.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Lafayette College ($26,123 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lafayette College are 3.2% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($17,336 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 128.9% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($57,175 vs. $24,981)
Lafayette College vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 163 points higher than at Lafayette College (1294)
- Incoming Penn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (33.6%) than Penn (6.5%)
Lafayette College vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or Penn? 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 Penn and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Lafayette College (96% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $42,600 more per year than Lafayette College graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $81,000)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $5,367 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($20,633 vs. $26,000)
- Penn graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($213 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/