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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC Temple PLNU UCSB Cal Poly| University of San Diego | La Salle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | La Salle University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
USD | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
USD | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
USD | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 4,049 students)
USD vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or La Salle University?
- University of San Diego is 64.9% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at USD than La Salle University ($53,810.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than USD ($17,552 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 16.9% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($14,550 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 25.4% larger than aid received La Salle University ($36,408 vs. $29,025)
USD vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 246 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming USD students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or La Salle 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 La Salle University and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than La Salle University (75% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $11,900 more per year than La Salle University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $58,300)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $4,096 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/