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Overview |
SHU | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | |||
| 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 |
SHU | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
SHU | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SHU | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 4,049 students)
SHU vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or La Salle University?
- Sacred Heart University is 41.9% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at SHU than La Salle University ($46,310.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than SHU ($17,552 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 20.4% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($14,550 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 49% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($29,025 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or La Salle 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 La Salle University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than La Salle University (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $1,400 more per year than La Salle University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $58,300)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/