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Overview |
La Salle University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,049 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,640 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,640 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,550 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,552 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,025 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
La Salle University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,214 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 4,914 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
La Salle University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | Longwood University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 4,049 students)
La Salle University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or Longwood University?
- La Salle University is 272.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at La Salle University than Longwood University ($32,640.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Longwood University ($17,552 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 1.6% lower than costs at La Salle University ($14,318 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 180.9% larger than aid received Longwood University ($29,025 vs. $10,332)
La Salle University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or La Salle University .
- The average SAT score at La Salle University (990) is 5 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming La Salle University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
La Salle University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or Longwood 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 Longwood University and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Longwood University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University 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/