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Overview |
La Salle University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,554 | 3,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,270 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,270 | $24,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,590 | $11,912 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,119 | $17,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,808 | $9,516 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 70% |
Admission |
La Salle University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,845 | 6,575 | ||
| Admitted | 4,176 | 6,051 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 44% | ||
| 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 Abington | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
La Salle University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 21% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than Penn State Abington based on total student enrollment (3,554 students vs. 3,095 students)
La Salle University vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or Penn State Abington?
- La Salle University is 133.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($34,270.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at La Salle University than Penn State Abington ($34,270.00 vs. $24,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than La Salle University ($17,561 vs. $20,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 30.9% lower than costs at La Salle University ($11,912 vs. $15,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Penn State Abington (99% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 171.2% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($25,808 vs. $9,516)
La Salle University vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or La Salle University .
- The average SAT score at La Salle University (990) is 15 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming Penn State Abington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than La Salle University (86.2%)
La Salle University vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or Penn State Abington? 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 Abington and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Penn State Abington (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Penn State Abington graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Abington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Abington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Abington 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/