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Overview |
La Salle University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,049 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,640 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,640 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,550 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,552 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,025 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
La Salle University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,214 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 4,914 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 |
La Salle University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
La Salle University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 51% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | Castleton State College | ||
| 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 2,363 students)
La Salle University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or Castleton State College?
- La Salle University is 175.9% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at La Salle University than Castleton State College ($32,640.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than La Salle University ($16,791 vs. $17,552)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 17.3% lower than costs at La Salle University ($12,404 vs. $14,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University as Castleton State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 123.1% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($29,025 vs. $13,007)
La Salle University vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or La Salle University .
- The average SAT score at La Salle University (990) is 31 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming La Salle University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
La Salle University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Castleton State College (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $20,700 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Castleton State College 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/