Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Lehigh UMass Bucknell Penn State UVM Binghamton University Villanova SUNY Stony Brook Rutgers University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Fordham Union College| University of Connecticut | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UConn | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UConn | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $58,110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
UConn | Lafayette College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1330/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Lafayette College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UConn | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
UConn | Lafayette College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
UConn | Lafayette College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 60% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 76% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 2,729 students)
UConn vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 270.8% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at Lafayette College than University of Connecticut ($58,110.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Lafayette College ($23,985 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 27.3% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($13,622 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than University of Connecticut (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 70.2% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($24,981 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or UConn .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 44 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming UConn students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
UConn vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than University of Connecticut (88% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $19,000 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/