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Overview |
Lafayette College | UVM | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,764 | 14,320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,482 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,482 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,640 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,728 | $22,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,126 | $19,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,874 | 28,236 | ||
| Admitted | 3,107 | 16,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.5% | 60% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 1250/1420 | ||
| 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 | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Lafayette College | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (14,320 students vs. 2,764 students)
Lafayette College vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or UVM?
- Lafayette College is 277.7% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($61,482.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Lafayette College than University of Vermont ($61,482.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Lafayette College ($22,062 vs. $34,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 39.6% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($13,354 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Lafayette College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 131.1% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($44,126 vs. $19,093)
Lafayette College vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 83 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (60%) than Lafayette College (31.5%)
Lafayette College vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or UVM? 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 UVM and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than University of Vermont (88% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $27,500 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/