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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Denison Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College BU Muhlenberg College| The College of Wooster | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wooster | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,050 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,050 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,976 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,315 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Wooster | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,251 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 4,080 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wooster | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wooster | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Wooster | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lafayette College is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,967 students)
Wooster vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Wooster for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Lafayette College than The College of Wooster ($58,110.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than Lafayette College ($28,976 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 28.4% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($13,500 vs. $17,336)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster as Lafayette College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 69.4% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($42,315 vs. $24,981)
Wooster vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Wooster .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 57 points higher than at Wooster (1237)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Wooster (28)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Wooster vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster 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 Wooster.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than The College of Wooster (88% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $29,800 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $51,200)
- Lafayette College and Wooster graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Lafayette College and Wooster graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/