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Overview |
Franciscan | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Franciscan | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 |
Franciscan | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Franciscan | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than Franciscan based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 3,656 students)
Franciscan vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at La Salle University than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($32,640.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Franciscan ($17,552 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 55% lower than costs at La Salle University ($9,390 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 73% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($29,025 vs. $16,779)
Franciscan vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan 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 Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 175 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Franciscan vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than La Salle University (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $18,500 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Franciscan 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/