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Overview |
La Salle University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,554 | 456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,270 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,270 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,590 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,119 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,808 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
La Salle University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,845 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 4,176 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
La Salle University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 13% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| 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 New Kensington based on total student enrollment (3,554 students vs. 456 students)
La Salle University vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or Penn State New Kensington?
- La Salle University is 147.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($34,270.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at La Salle University than Penn State New Kensington ($34,270.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than La Salle University ($19,294 vs. $20,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 15.9% lower than costs at La Salle University ($13,448 vs. $15,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Penn State New Kensington (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 246.4% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($25,808 vs. $7,450)
La Salle University vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or La Salle University .
- The average SAT score at La Salle University (990) is 10 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming La Salle University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than La Salle University (86.2%)
La Salle University vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Penn State New Kensington (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Penn State New Kensington graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State New Kensington 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/