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Temple Campbell University CHC Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University WCU BAC CSU ASU Clemson Queens WCU| Gardner Webb University | La Salle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,125 | 3,554 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,470 | $34,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,470 | $34,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $15,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,035 | $20,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,762 | $25,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
GWU | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,670 | 4,845 | ||
| Admitted | 4,064 | 4,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1050/1268 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
GWU | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
GWU | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 24% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (3,554 students vs. 3,125 students)
GWU vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($34,270.00 vs. $32,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at La Salle University than Gardner Webb University ($34,270.00 vs. $32,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than GWU ($20,119 vs. $24,035)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 44.8% lower than costs at La Salle University ($10,770 vs. $15,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University as La Salle University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($25,808 vs. $24,762)
GWU vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU 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 GWU .
- The average SAT score at La Salle University (990) is 13 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming GWU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than La Salle University (86.2%)
GWU vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Gardner Webb University (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $17,800 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/