- Both University of Scranton and Lafayette College are private.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Lafayette College has more expensive tuition of $62,574 than University of Scranton ($52,309).
- Lafayette College has tighter acceptance rate of 30.81% than University of Scranton (74.79%).
- Lafayette College has higher SAT scores of 1,410 than University of Scranton (1,230).
- University of Scranton is larger with 4,731 students than Lafayette College (2,729 students).
University of Scranton View More Rivals | Lafayette College View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #28 in Liberal Arts Colleges #12 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Scranton, PA | Location | Easton, PA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $52,309 | Undergraduate | $62,574 |
| $11,630 | Graduate | |
| $27,952 | Financial Aid | $25,351 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 | |
| 74.79% | Acceptance Rate | 30.81% |
| 12.14% | Yield | 26.06% |
| 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,410 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,731 | Total Students | 2,729 |
| 3,593 | Undergraduate | 2,729 |
| 1,138 | Graduate | 0 |
| 433 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 79% | Graduation Rate | 89% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $62,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $80,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,590) $9,644 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 | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 280 Full-time 120 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 251 Full-time 42 Part-time |
| 892 Full-time 168 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 795 Full-time 98 Part-time |
| $93,284 for Faculties $56,134 Part-time | Average Salary | $107,830 for Faculties $71,977 Part-time |