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Overview |
Williams | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 100% |
Admission |
Williams | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Williams | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $279 |
Diversity |
Williams | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Williams | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Williams | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 2,222 students)
Williams vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or La Salle University?
- Williams College is 88.3% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.3% higher at Williams than La Salle University ($61,450.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Williams ($17,552 vs. $20,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 6.7% lower than costs at Williams College ($14,550 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Williams College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 96.8% larger than aid received La Salle University ($57,121 vs. $29,025)
Williams vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams 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 Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 452 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming Williams students have a 12 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams 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 Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than La Salle University (95% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $15,300 more per year than La Salle University graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $58,300)
- Williams College students graduate with a $12,418 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($14,582 vs. $27,000)
- Williams graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($150 vs. $279)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/