You’re talking about a difference of $3k, correct? If 3k is too much, you may want to reconsider coming to the US to study. Your incidental expenses will be way more than that each year, especially including travel.
Lafeyette is a better choice imo. visited both. both towns are ‘has-beens’, but Easton seems to be healthier and more on the upswing. Lafeyette is a much more appealing campus and has a special international house if I recall. Also better reputation, though Clark is included in the ‘colleges that change lives’. Clark was depressing, Lafeyette not so much. If you like sports, definitely go with Lafayette.
don’t choose a school because of proximity to NYC, especially if 3K in cost is the decision-maker, you won’t be able to afford to do anything in NYC even if you go. Compare the schools based on what you’ll get at each. But remember that you’ll likely do fine wherever you go if you work hard. use collegefactual site to compare the pros and cons of each.
My vote would be for Lafayette.