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Overview |
La Salle University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,554 | 50,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,270 | $19,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,270 | $39,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,590 | $13,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,119 | $27,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,808 | $11,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 36% |
Admission |
La Salle University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,845 | 85,956 | ||
| Admitted | 4,176 | 46,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 1220/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
La Salle University | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
La Salle University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 40% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 3,554 students)
La Salle University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or Penn State?
- La Salle University is 74.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($34,270.00 vs. $19,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Penn State than La Salle University ($39,626.00 vs. $34,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Penn State ($20,119 vs. $27,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 19.6% lower than costs at La Salle University ($13,030 vs. $15,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Penn State Main Campus (99% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 122.9% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($25,808 vs. $11,577)
La Salle University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or La Salle University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 212 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at La Salle University (21)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Penn State (54.2%)
La Salle University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than La Salle University (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/