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Overview |
La Salle University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,049 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,640 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,640 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,550 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,552 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,025 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
La Salle University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,214 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 4,914 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
La Salle University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 3,470 students)
La Salle University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 52.8% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than La Salle University ($49,886.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($17,552 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 4.9% lower than costs at La Salle University ($13,876 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 33.6% larger than aid received La Salle University ($38,787 vs. $29,025)
La Salle University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or La Salle University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 145 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (85.1%)
La Salle University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than La Salle University (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $3,200 more per year than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $55,100)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $1,729 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($25,271 vs. $27,000)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/