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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College Denison BU Muhlenberg College| SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNYIT | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,842 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #257 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNYIT | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,830 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,008 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,799 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,497 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
SUNYIT | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 2,384 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1400 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNYIT | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNYIT | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $268 |
Diversity |
SUNYIT | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
SUNYIT | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 76% | ||
Campus |
SUNYIT | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (2,842 students vs. 2,729 students)
SUNYIT vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNYIT or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 721.9% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.9% higher at Lafayette College than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($58,110.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Lafayette College ($13,799 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome are 23.8% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($14,008 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 163% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($24,981 vs. $9,497)
SUNYIT vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNYIT or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or SUNYIT .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 153 points higher than at SUNYIT (1141)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SUNYIT (26)
- Accepted freshman SUNYIT students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- SUNYIT has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
SUNYIT vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNYIT 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 SUNYIT.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (88% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $27,800 more per year than SUNYIT graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $9,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($16,585 vs. $26,000)
- SUNYIT graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($171 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNYIT students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/