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Lehigh Bucknell Penn State Villanova UVM UMass JMU Rutgers Virginia Tech Fordham TCNJ Union College| University of Delaware | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UD | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $61,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $61,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $34,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $44,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 52% |
Admission |
UD | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 9,874 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 3,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 31.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UD | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
UD | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
UD | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 79% | ||
Campus |
UD | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 2,764 students)
UD vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 337.9% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($61,482.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at Lafayette College than University of Delaware ($61,482.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Lafayette College ($17,716 vs. $34,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 25.6% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($14,838 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Lafayette College (87% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 239.5% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($44,126 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or UD .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 96 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Lafayette College (31.5%)
UD vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than University of Delaware (88% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $19,700 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $1,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($24,203 vs. $26,000)
- UD graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/