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Overview |
La Salle University | AU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,049 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,640 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,640 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,550 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,552 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,025 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
La Salle University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,214 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 4,914 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 |
La Salle University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
La Salle University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 45% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 1,363 students)
La Salle University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or AU?
- Averett University is 15.3% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at AU than La Salle University ($37,640.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than AU ($17,552 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 28.1% lower than costs at La Salle University ($11,360 vs. $14,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 10.6% larger than aid received Averett University ($29,025 vs. $26,246)
La Salle University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or La Salle University .
- The average SAT score at La Salle University (990) is 77 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming La Salle University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at AU (3.07)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than AU (76%)
La Salle University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or AU? 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 AU and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Averett University (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $9,900 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $48,400)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/