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Overview |
BBC | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BBC | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 223 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
BBC | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $279 |
Diversity |
BBC | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
BBC | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 20% | ||
Campus |
BBC | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 9.9% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at La Salle University than Clarks Summit University ($32,640.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than La Salle University ($16,176 vs. $17,552)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 99.3% lower than costs at La Salle University ($7,300 vs. $14,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University as La Salle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 46.7% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($29,025 vs. $19,782)
BBC vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BBC or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or BBC .
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at BBC (3.31)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than BBC (65.2%)
BBC vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC or La Salle University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between La Salle University and BBC.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Clarks Summit University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $24,500 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $9,312 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($17,688 vs. $27,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($182 vs. $279)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/