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Overview |
Lafayette College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1050/1275 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Lafayette College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,328 students)
Lafayette College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- Lafayette College is 325.4% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.6% higher at Lafayette College than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($58,110.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Lafayette College ($18,194 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 46.7% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($11,820 vs. $17,336)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College as University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 138.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($24,981 vs. $10,466)
Lafayette College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 263 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (1031)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Lafayette College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (3.5)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lafayette College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (88% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $23,000 more per year than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $58,000)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $909 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,909)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/