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Overview |
Touro College | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,111 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | touro.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Touro College | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,350 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,350 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,010 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,960 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,941 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Touro College | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,530 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 1,091 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1428 | 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 |
Touro College | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Touro College | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $268 |
Diversity |
Touro College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Touro College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Touro College | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Touro College is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (11,111 students vs. 2,729 students)
Touro College vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Touro College or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 185.6% more expensive to attend than Touro College for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.6% higher at Lafayette College than Touro College ($58,110.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Touro College than Lafayette College ($23,960 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Touro College are 147.3% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($7,010 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Touro College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 151.3% larger than aid received Touro College ($24,981 vs. $9,941)
Touro College vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Touro College or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Touro College .
- Accepted freshman Lafayette College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Touro College (3.17)
- Touro College has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Touro College vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Touro College 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 Touro College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Touro College (88% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $41,200 more per year than Touro College graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $39,800)
- Touro College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,000)
- Touro College graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($129 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Touro College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/