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Maryland Temple George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill| Howard University | La Salle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Howard | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Howard | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 4,049 students)
Howard vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at La Salle University than Howard University ($32,640.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Howard ($17,552 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 9.1% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,550 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 44.7% larger than aid received Howard University ($29,025 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard 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 Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 115 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming Howard students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Howard University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $51,800)
- La Salle University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- La Salle University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/