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Overview |
Lafayette College | VWC | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Lafayette College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lafayette College is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,538 students)
Lafayette College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or VWC?
- Lafayette College is 61.4% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at Lafayette College than Virginia Wesleyan College ($58,110.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Lafayette College ($23,046 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 56.6% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($11,070 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Lafayette College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 10.4% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($27,568 vs. $24,981)
Lafayette College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 312 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Lafayette College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lafayette College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette College or VWC? 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 VWC and Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (88% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $39,300 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $41,700)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/