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Overview |
West Point | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | West Point, New York | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,393 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westpoint.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Point | 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 | - | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
West Point | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,559 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 1,501 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.1% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1450 | 1330/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
West Point | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Point | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
West Point | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
West Point | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 76% | ||
Campus |
West Point | 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
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (4,393 students vs. 2,729 students)
West Point vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Point or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Lafayette College than United States Military Academy ($58,110.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than United States Military Academy (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($24,981 vs. $0)
West Point vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Point or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or West Point .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (33.6%) than West Point (12%)
West Point vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Point 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 West Point.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than United States Military Academy (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/