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Overview |
La Salle University | W&J | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,554 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,270 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,270 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,590 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,119 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,808 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
La Salle University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,845 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 4,176 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
La Salle University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
La Salle University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 25% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (3,554 students vs. 1,162 students)
La Salle University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or W&J?
- La Salle University is 24.1% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($34,270.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at La Salle University than Washington & Jefferson College ($34,270.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than W&J ($20,119 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 12.1% lower than costs at La Salle University ($13,910 vs. $15,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than La Salle University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 51% larger than aid received La Salle University ($38,971 vs. $25,808)
La Salle University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or La Salle University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than W&J (81.5%)
La Salle University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle University or W&J? 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 W&J and La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than La Salle University (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $1,400 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $56,900)
- Washington & Jefferson College and La Salle University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and La Salle University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/