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Overview |
La Salle University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,049 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,640 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,640 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,550 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,552 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,025 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
La Salle University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,214 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 4,914 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
La Salle University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
La Salle University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 77% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 1,399 students)
La Salle University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 46% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at Saint Michael's College than La Salle University ($47,640.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Saint Michael's College ($17,552 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 3.1% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($14,550 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 28% larger than aid received La Salle University ($37,162 vs. $29,025)
La Salle University vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or La Salle University .
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
La Salle University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than La Salle University (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $52,600)
- La Salle University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- La Salle University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/