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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Pratt Institute Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College NYU Denison| The New School | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The New School | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,108 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #168 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newschool.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
The New School | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,926 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,926 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,900 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,480 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,504 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
The New School | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,524 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 5,446 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1330/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
The New School | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The New School | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,872 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $268 |
Diversity |
The New School | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 32% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
The New School | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 76% | ||
Campus |
The New School | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The New School is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (10,108 students vs. 2,729 students)
The New School vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The New School or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 9.8% more expensive to attend than The New School for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Lafayette College than The New School ($58,110.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than The New School ($37,186 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lafayette College are 55.2% lower than costs at The New School ($17,336 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than The New School (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 16.2% larger than aid received The New School ($24,981 vs. $21,504)
The New School vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The New School or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or The New School .
- Accepted freshman The New School students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- The New School has a higher acceptance rate (57.2%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
The New School vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The New School 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 The New School.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than The New School (88% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $28,300 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $52,700)
- The New School students graduate with a $2,128 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($23,872 vs. $26,000)
- The New School graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($246 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/