Crown College vs Lafayette College

Crown College and Lafayette College, two distinct institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences to prospective students. Crown College, a private Christian college in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota, boasts a close-knit community and a strong emphasis on faith-based education. Lafayette College, a private liberal arts college in Easton, Pennsylvania, is renowned for its rigorous academic programs and vibrant campus life. With acceptance rates of 85% and 28%, respectively, these colleges cater to different applicant pools. Crown College's popular majors include Biblical Studies, Elementary Education, and Business Administration, while Lafayette College excels in Engineering, Economics, and Government & Law. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	Crown College	Lafayette College
Overview
Location	Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota	Easton, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	73.0%	91.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Evangelical	Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	65.1%	40.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25	$65
SAT range	N/A	1300 - 1460
ACT range	N/A	30 - 33
Students submitting SAT score		28.0%
Students submitting ACT score		13.0%
Total number of applicants	911	8,262
Total number of admissions given out	593	3,366
Admitted students who chose to enroll	164	782
Yield rate	27.7%	23.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$45,284	$75,934
Average net price	$25,513	$38,754
Tuition	$27,270	$55,874
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,840 Meal plan: $4,640	Room/dormitory: $10,308 Meal plan: $6,362
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	97.0% Average amount $17,272	61.0% Average amount $34,668
Students receiving federal student loan	77.0% Average amount $5,601	26.0% Average amount $4,491
Students taking out private loans	21.0% Average amount $14,806	7.0% Average amount $23,831

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,139 Men 46.4% Women 53.6%	2,725 Men 51.2% Women 48.8%
Graduate students	337 Men 46.0% Women 54.0%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	82.6%
International students	1.8%	7.8%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	519	2,510
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	Yes
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Mississippi Connecticut

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Psychology Business Philosophy and Religious Studies Education	Engineering Biological and Biomedical Sciences Social Sciences Physical Science Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	60.7%	87.9%
Dropout rate	8.7%	2.5%
Transferred out	30.7%	9.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,590 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $61,348 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $34,847 Year 3: $38,326 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,967 Year 2: $36,134 Year 3: $34,861 Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,427 Year 2: $34,650 Year 3: $33,938 Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,141 Year 3: $32,545 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,276 Year 3: $29,894 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,035 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Religion/Religious Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,232 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,524 Year 2: $33,382 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,994 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: N/A	Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,532 Year 2: $68,379 Year 3: $80,306 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,033 Year 2: $65,238 Year 3: $78,021 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $77,247 Year 2: $71,575 Year 3: $76,714 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,784 Year 2: $65,486 Year 3: $76,536 Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,714 Year 2: $72,403 Year 3: $75,320 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,927 Year 2: $58,943 Year 3: $72,455 International Relations and National Security Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,229 Year 2: $48,198 Year 3: $60,266 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,408 Year 2: $44,468 Year 3: $57,092 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,680 Year 2: $32,391 Year 3: $50,156 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,170 Year 3: $48,201

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