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JMU VCU CNU Temple Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA CHC Old Dominion Virginia Tech WCU| La Salle University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
La Salle University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,049 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,640 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,640 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,550 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,552 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,025 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
La Salle University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,214 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 4,914 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
La Salle University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
La Salle University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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 Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 3,757 students)
La Salle University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or Mary Washington College?
- La Salle University is 265.2% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at La Salle University than University of Mary Washington ($32,640.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Mary Washington College ($17,552 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 20.3% lower than costs at La Salle University ($12,090 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 220.9% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($29,025 vs. $9,046)
La Salle University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or La Salle University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 120 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
La Salle University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than La Salle University (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/