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Overview |
Lasell College | AMU | ||
| Location | Newton, MA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,591 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasell.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lasell College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,980 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,980 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,706 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,757 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lasell College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,833 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 2,074 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1268 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Lasell College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lasell College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Lasell College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Lasell College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Lasell College | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lasell College is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (1,591 students vs. 1,310 students)
Lasell College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lasell College or AMU?
- Lasell College is 62.8% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($40,980.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at Lasell College than Ave Maria University ($40,980.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Lasell College ($21,078 vs. $29,706)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 23.1% lower than costs at Lasell College ($13,402 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 53.5% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($32,757 vs. $21,341)
Lasell College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lasell College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Lasell College .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 132 points higher than at Lasell College (966)
- Incoming AMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lasell College (21)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- Lasell College has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than AMU (44.2%)
Lasell College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lasell College or AMU? 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 AMU and Lasell College.
- The graduation rate at Lasell College is higher than Ave Maria University (47% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Lasell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/