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Overview |
Medgar | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Medgar | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Medgar | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $279 |
Diversity |
Medgar | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Medgar | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 3,640 students)
Medgar vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 371% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.4% higher at La Salle University than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($32,640.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than La Salle University ($8,250 vs. $17,552)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 23.2% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($14,550 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than CUNY Medgar Evers College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 242.8% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($29,025 vs. $8,467)
Medgar vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar 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 Medgar .
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Medgar (87.6%)
Medgar vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar 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 Medgar .
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (67% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $19,900 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $17,967 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($9,033 vs. $27,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($93 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/