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Overview |
La Salle University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,554 | 2,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | #618 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,270 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,270 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,590 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,119 | $22,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,808 | $8,730 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
La Salle University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,845 | 7,134 | ||
| Admitted | 4,176 | 6,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
La Salle University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 35% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (3,554 students vs. 2,421 students)
La Salle University vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or Penn State Altoona?
- La Salle University is 122.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($34,270.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at La Salle University than Penn State Altoona ($34,270.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Penn State Altoona ($20,119 vs. $22,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 12.8% lower than costs at La Salle University ($13,820 vs. $15,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Penn State Altoona (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 195.6% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($25,808 vs. $8,730)
La Salle University vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or La Salle University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Altoona (993) is 3 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming Penn State Altoona 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 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than La Salle University (86.2%)
La Salle University vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or Penn State Altoona? 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 Altoona and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Penn State Altoona (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Penn State Altoona graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Altoona students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Altoona graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Altoona 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/