- Both American University and Lafayette College are private.
- American University is located in Washington, DC and Lafayette College is located in Easton, PA.
- Lafayette College has more expensive tuition of $62,574 than American University ($56,543).
- American University has tighter acceptance rate of 29.40% than Lafayette College (30.81%).
- Lafayette College has higher SAT scores of 1,410 than American University (1,370).
- American University is larger with 13,885 students than Lafayette College (2,729 students).
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| #57 in National Universities #3 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #28 in Liberal Arts Colleges #12 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Easton, PA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $56,543 | Undergraduate | $62,574 |
| $33,239 | Graduate | |
| $30,338 | Financial Aid | $25,351 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $63 graduate | Application Fee | $65 |
| 29.40% | Acceptance Rate | 30.81% |
| 32.47% | Yield | 26.06% |
| 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,410 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,885 | Total Students | 2,729 |
| 7,917 | Undergraduate | 2,729 |
| 5,968 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,516 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 79% | Graduation Rate | 89% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $67,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $80,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) $10,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,510) $10,720 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $6,616 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 827 Full-time 704 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 251 Full-time 42 Part-time |
| 2,653 Full-time 907 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 795 Full-time 98 Part-time |
| $111,486 for Faculties $84,742 Part-time | Average Salary | $107,830 for Faculties $71,977 Part-time |