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Overview |
SUNY Cortland | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Cortland, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,690 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cortland.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cortland | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,304 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Cortland | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,711 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 7,001 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 |
SUNY Cortland | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cortland | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY Cortland | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
SUNY Cortland | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cortland | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 4,049 students)
SUNY Cortland vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cortland or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 361.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.2% higher at La Salle University than SUNY College at Cortland ($32,640.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than SUNY Cortland ($17,552 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 6.8% lower than costs at La Salle University ($13,620 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 209.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($29,025 vs. $9,369)
SUNY Cortland vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
SUNY Cortland vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is the same as at La Salle University (67% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $11,000 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/