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Overview |
La Salle University | Ship | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,049 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,640 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,640 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,550 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,552 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,025 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
La Salle University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,214 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 4,914 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
La Salle University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
La Salle University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | Ship | ||
| 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
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 4,049 students)
La Salle University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or Ship?
- La Salle University is 241.1% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 224.8% higher at La Salle University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($32,640.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Ship ($17,552 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 26.1% lower than costs at La Salle University ($11,538 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 282.3% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($29,025 vs. $7,593)
La Salle University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or La Salle University .
- The average SAT score at La Salle University (990) is 11 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming La Salle University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Ship (3.23)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Ship (87.8%)
La Salle University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or Ship? 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 Ship and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/