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Overview |
La Salle University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,049 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,640 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,640 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,550 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,552 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,025 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
La Salle University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,214 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 4,914 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 12% |
Students |
La Salle University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 37% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | West Liberty 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
- La Salle University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 2,315 students)
La Salle University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or West Liberty University?
- La Salle University is 274.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.9% higher at La Salle University than West Liberty University ($32,640.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than La Salle University ($13,788 vs. $17,552)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 45.2% lower than costs at La Salle University ($10,020 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 398.4% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($29,025 vs. $5,824)
La Salle University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or La Salle University .
- The average SAT score at La Salle University (990) is 6 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming La Salle University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University 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 West Liberty University (74.1%)
La Salle University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than West Liberty University (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $20,400 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/