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Overview |
Northeastern | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Northeastern | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 2,729 students)
Northeastern vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Lafayette College?
- Northeastern University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Northeastern than Lafayette College ($59,100.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Lafayette College ($35,827 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lafayette College are 6.3% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($17,336 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Northeastern University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 69.5% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($42,331 vs. $24,981)
Northeastern vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 141 points higher than at Lafayette College (1294)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (33.6%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Northeastern University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $69,500)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,875)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($268 vs. $288)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/