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Overview |
WestConn | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
WestConn | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 20% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 4,049 students)
WestConn vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 405% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.6% higher at La Salle University than Western Connecticut State University ($32,640.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than La Salle University ($15,862 vs. $17,552)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 0.1% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($14,550 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 220.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($29,025 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $10,900 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/