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Overview |
TU | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 3,554 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $34,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $34,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $15,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $20,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $25,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
TU | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 4,845 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 4,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1050/1268 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
TU | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 24% | ||
Campus |
TU | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 3,554 students)
TU vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 364.2% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($34,270.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at La Salle University than Towson University ($34,270.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than La Salle University ($15,064 vs. $20,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 0.3% lower than costs at Towson University ($15,590 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Towson University (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 123.2% larger than aid received Towson University ($25,808 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 91 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Towson University (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $4,800 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/