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Overview |
Lafayette College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,764 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,482 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,482 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,640 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,728 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,126 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 82% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,874 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 3,107 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.5% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 79% | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 2,764 students)
Lafayette College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Pitt?
- Lafayette College is 205.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($61,482.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at Lafayette College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($61,482.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Lafayette College ($24,338 vs. $34,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 38.9% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($13,420 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Lafayette College (82% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 318.2% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($44,126 vs. $10,551)
Lafayette College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 22 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than Lafayette College (31.5%)
Lafayette College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (88% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $23,000 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $58,000)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,909)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt 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/