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Overview |
EC | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EC | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
EC | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
EC | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
EC | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 20% | ||
Campus |
EC | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or La Salle University?
- Elmira College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at EC than La Salle University ($35,270.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than EC ($17,552 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 8.7% lower than costs at La Salle University ($13,388 vs. $14,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College as La Salle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Elmira College ($29,025 vs. $27,091)
EC vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC 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 EC .
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than La Salle University (94.2%)
EC vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Elmira College (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $12,300 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $46,000)
- La Salle University and EC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- La Salle University and EC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More EC 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/