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Overview |
U of R | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 98% |
Admission |
U of R | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
U of R | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
U of R | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 76% | ||
Campus |
U of R | 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
- University of Rochester is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 2,729 students)
U of R vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Lafayette College?
- University of Rochester is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at U of R than Lafayette College ($60,550.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than U of R ($37,186 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lafayette College are 5.2% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($17,336 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than University of Rochester (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 59% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($39,715 vs. $24,981)
U of R vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
U of R vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than University of Rochester (88% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $10,000 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $71,000)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/