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Overview |
La Salle University | JMU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,049 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,640 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,640 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,550 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,552 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,025 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
La Salle University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,214 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 4,914 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
La Salle University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
La Salle University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 26% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 4,049 students)
La Salle University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or JMU?
- La Salle University is 324.8% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at La Salle University than James Madison University ($32,640.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than JMU ($17,552 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 20.8% lower than costs at La Salle University ($12,040 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 187.9% larger than aid received James Madison University ($29,025 vs. $10,081)
La Salle University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or La Salle University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 144 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming JMU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than JMU (78.3%)
La Salle University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or JMU? 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 JMU and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than La Salle University (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $2,000 more per year than La Salle University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $58,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/