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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College Denison BU Muhlenberg College| United States Merchant Marine Academy | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USMMA | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,891 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 11% | 98% |
Admission |
USMMA | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 419 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.3% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1330/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USMMA | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $268 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
USMMA | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 76% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lafayette College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 943 students)
USMMA vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Lafayette College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($58,110.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Lafayette College ($4,891 vs. $37,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (98% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 456.5% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($24,981 vs. $4,489)
USMMA vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or USMMA .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 74 points higher than at USMMA (1220)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (33.6%) than USMMA (27.3%)
USMMA vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA 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 USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $11,400 more per year than Lafayette College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $81,000)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $26,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $201 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($67 vs. $268)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/