Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Yeshiva's yield is 39 pts higher than Lafayette's
Yield rate - 2
Lafayette is 1.8× more selective than Yeshiva
Acceptance rate - 3
Yeshiva's SAT midpoint is 5 points higher than Lafayette's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- YeshivaVery selective
- LafayetteVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 25–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- YeshivaTest-blind
- LafayetteTest scores required
How they read a record
Yeshiva
, GPA, and tests are all very important. 38% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
Lafayette
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both important. 37% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Yeshiva | Lafayette |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Important |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Important |
| Essay | Very important | Important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Yeshiva University Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2025 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Lafayette College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Lafayette College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Lafayette College Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why