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Overview |
La Salle University | BC | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,049 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,640 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,640 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,550 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,552 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,025 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
La Salle University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,214 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 4,914 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
La Salle University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
La Salle University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 24% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 1,421 students)
La Salle University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 18.9% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at BC than La Salle University ($38,800.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than BC ($17,552 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 5.2% lower than costs at La Salle University ($13,830 vs. $14,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 17.6% larger than aid received La Salle University ($34,142 vs. $29,025)
La Salle University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or La Salle University .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 44 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming BC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than BC (90.4%)
La Salle University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or BC? 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 BC and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Bridgewater College (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $15,200 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and La Salle University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and La Salle University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/