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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte Temple UB William & Mary Mary Washington College| La Salle University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
La Salle University | Mason | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,049 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,640 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,640 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,550 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,552 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,025 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
La Salle University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,214 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 4,914 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
La Salle University | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
La Salle University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 4,049 students)
La Salle University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or Mason?
- La Salle University is 233.2% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Mason than La Salle University ($35,377.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Mason ($17,552 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 10.9% lower than costs at La Salle University ($13,120 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 169.7% larger than aid received George Mason University ($29,025 vs. $10,760)
La Salle University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or La Salle University .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 163 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming Mason students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Mason (90%)
La Salle University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or Mason? 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 Mason and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than George Mason University (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $3,600 more per year than La Salle University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $58,300)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/