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Overview |
La Salle University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,049 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,640 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,640 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,550 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,552 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,025 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
La Salle University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,214 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 4,914 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 19% |
Students |
La Salle University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 34% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | D&E College | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 650 students)
La Salle University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or D&E College?
- La Salle University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at La Salle University than Davis & Elkins College ($32,640.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than D&E College ($17,552 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 43.7% lower than costs at La Salle University ($10,125 vs. $14,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University as Davis & Elkins College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 15.5% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($29,025 vs. $25,119)
La Salle University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or La Salle University .
- The average SAT score at La Salle University (990) is 62 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming La Salle University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than D&E College (75.3%)
La Salle University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or D&E College? 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 D&E College and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (67% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $20,800 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/