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Overview |
La Salle University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,049 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,640 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,640 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,550 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,552 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,025 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
La Salle University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,214 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,914 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
La Salle University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
La Salle University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 4,049 students)
La Salle University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or Penn College?
- La Salle University is 111.3% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at La Salle University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($32,640.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Penn College ($17,552 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 20% lower than costs at La Salle University ($12,130 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 300.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($29,025 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or La Salle University .
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Penn College (3.05)
La Salle University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or Penn 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 Penn College and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/