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Overview |
La Salle University | SU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,049 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,640 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,640 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,550 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,552 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,025 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
La Salle University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,214 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 4,914 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
La Salle University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 13% |
Students |
La Salle University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 48% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 4,049 students)
La Salle University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at SU than La Salle University ($33,790.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than SU ($17,552 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 29.6% lower than costs at La Salle University ($11,230 vs. $14,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 23.7% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($29,025 vs. $23,467)
La Salle University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or La Salle University .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 15 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than SU (80.4%)
La Salle University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or SU? 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 SU and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Shenandoah University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $10,000 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/