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Overview |
JU | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1050/1268 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
JU | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 7% |
Students |
JU | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 20% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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 JU based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or La Salle University?
- Jacksonville University is 33.3% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at JU than La Salle University ($43,520.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than JU ($17,552 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 9.9% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($14,550 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 10.2% larger than aid received La Salle University ($31,988 vs. $29,025)
JU vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU 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 JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Jacksonville University (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $3,500 more per year than JU graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $54,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/