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Temple Xavier University of Dayton Ohio State Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Kent State CHC Miami ONU Denison Wooster| John Carroll University | La Salle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCU | La Salle University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
JCU | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 20% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or La Salle University?
- John Carroll University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at JCU than La Salle University ($45,490.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than JCU ($17,552 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 10.2% lower than costs at La Salle University ($13,200 vs. $14,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as La Salle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 4.8% larger than aid received La Salle University ($30,415 vs. $29,025)
JCU vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU 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 JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 137 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming JCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman JCU 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 JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than La Salle University (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $700 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $57,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/