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Lehigh Bucknell BU Barnard Cornell Villanova Fordham Georgetown Carnegie Mellon USC Northeastern Vassar| New York University | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NYU | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 59,144 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #38 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyu.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYU | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,384 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,384 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,272 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,499 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,096 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 98% |
Admission |
NYU | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 100,662 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 12,539 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.5% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 |
NYU | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYU | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
NYU | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
NYU | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 76% | ||
Campus |
NYU | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New York University is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 2,729 students)
NYU vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYU or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Lafayette College than New York University ($58,110.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Lafayette College ($29,499 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lafayette College are 16.9% lower than costs at New York University ($17,336 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than New York University (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 88.5% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($47,096 vs. $24,981)
NYU vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYU or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or NYU .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 66 points higher than at Lafayette College (1294)
- Incoming NYU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (33.6%) than NYU (12.5%)
NYU vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYU or Lafayette College? 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 Lafayette College and NYU.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than New York University (88% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $5,000 more per year than NYU graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $76,000)
- New York University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- NYU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/