Lafayette vs. Penn State
Both Lafayette College and The Pennsylvania State University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Lafayette College and The Pennsylvania State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Lafayette's tuition ($62,574) is more expensive than Penn State ($25,574).
- Lafayette's acceptance rate (33.63%) is lower than Lafayette (33.63%).
- Lafayette has higher yield (21.44%) than Lafayette (21.44%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,410.
- Lafayette's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than Penn State (15 to 1).
- Penn State (88,914 students) is larger than Lafayette (2,729 students) with more enrolled students.
- Lafayette ($25,351) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State ($9,887).
- Lafayette's graduation rate (89%) is higher than Penn State (72%).
Lafayette College
Private, 4 years • Easton, PA #28 Liberal Arts Colleges, #12 in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$62,574
Financial Aid
$25,351
Test Scores
1,410 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
33.63% Acceptance Rate
21.44% Yield
Enrollment
2,729 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
89% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
251 Faculties (full-time)
795 Staffs (full-time)
$107,830 Faculty Salary
$71,977 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,720 annual charge
-2,510 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,616 annual charge
Offered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$15,890 In-State
$25,574 out-of-state
$25,574 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,887
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
73,476 Undergraduate
15,438 Graduate
15,680 Online Students
Graduation Rate
72% Graduation Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,994 Faculties (full-time)
14,044 Staffs (full-time)
$100,993 Faculty Salary
$68,729 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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