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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College Denison BU Muhlenberg College| Washington College | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $61,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $61,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $34,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $44,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 52% |
Admission |
Washington College | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 9,874 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 3,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 31.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Washington College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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
- Lafayette College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,764 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($61,482.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Lafayette College than Washington College ($61,482.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Lafayette College ($33,553 vs. $34,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 17.9% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($15,814 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Lafayette College (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 20.6% larger than aid received Washington College ($44,126 vs. $36,593)
Washington College vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Lafayette College (31.5%)
Washington College vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Washington College (88% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $30,200 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Washington College 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 Washington College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/