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Overview |
Lafayette College | Villanova | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 52% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 2,729 students)
Lafayette College vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Villanova than Lafayette College ($60,768.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Lafayette College ($34,837 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 7.8% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($16,087 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Villanova University (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 71.5% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($42,834 vs. $24,981)
Lafayette College vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 32 points higher than at Lafayette College (1294)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (33.6%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Lafayette College vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Lafayette College (90% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Lafayette College graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $81,000)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $497 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,497)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villanova students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/