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Overview |
Stevens | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Stevens | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 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 |
Stevens | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $268 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Stevens | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | 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
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 2,729 students)
Stevens vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 3% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Lafayette College than Stevens Institute of Technology ($58,110.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than Stevens ($37,186 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevens Institute of Technology are 1.5% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($17,080 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Lafayette College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 27.9% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($31,949 vs. $24,981)
Stevens vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 46 points higher than at Lafayette College (1294)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Stevens vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens 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 Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (88% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $8,100 more per year than Lafayette College graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $81,000)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,250)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($268 vs. $292)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevens students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/