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Overview |
La Salle University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,554 | 3,154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | #592 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,270 | $24,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,270 | $24,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,590 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,119 | $25,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,808 | $12,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
La Salle University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,845 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 4,176 | 1,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 970/1270 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
La Salle University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 77% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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
- La Salle University is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (3,554 students vs. 3,154 students)
La Salle University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or Southern Adventist University?
- La Salle University is 40.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($34,270.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at La Salle University than Southern Adventist University ($34,270.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Southern Adventist University ($20,119 vs. $25,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 84.3% lower than costs at La Salle University ($8,460 vs. $15,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than La Salle University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 106.5% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($25,808 vs. $12,495)
La Salle University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or La Salle University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Southern Adventist University (66.6%)
La Salle University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Southern Adventist University (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/