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Overview |
La Salle University | Bennington | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,049 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,640 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,640 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,550 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,552 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,025 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
La Salle University | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,214 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 4,914 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 1260/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
La Salle University | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
La Salle University | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 87% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | Bennington | ||
| 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 Bennington based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 880 students)
La Salle University vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 85.8% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.8% higher at Bennington than La Salle University ($60,648.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Bennington ($17,552 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 21.8% lower than costs at Bennington College ($14,550 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 69.5% larger than aid received La Salle University ($49,183 vs. $29,025)
La Salle University vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or La Salle University .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Bennington (45.3%)
La Salle University vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or Bennington? 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 Bennington and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is the same as at Bennington College (67% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $26,600 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/