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Overview |
PennWest Clarion | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Clarion, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,922 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarion.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Clarion | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest Clarion | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PennWest Clarion | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Clarion | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest Clarion | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
PennWest Clarion | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Clarion | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 3,922 students)
PennWest Clarion vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Clarion or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 323% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182% higher at La Salle University than PennWest Clarion ($32,640.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 12.5% lower than costs at La Salle University ($12,930 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than PennWest Clarion (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($29,025 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Clarion 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 PennWest Clarion .
- The average SAT score at La Salle University (990) is 56 points higher than at PennWest Clarion (934)
- Incoming La Salle University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest Clarion (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
PennWest Clarion vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Clarion 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 PennWest Clarion.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than PennWest Clarion (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $19,100 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $39,200)
- PennWest Clarion students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest Clarion graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/