Cairn University-Langhorne vs Lasell
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Cairn University-LanghorneLanghorne, PACatholic life on campusLasell UniversityNewton, MACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- For families earning up to $30,000, Lasell has the lower price after aid: $18,334 a year, against $24,029 at Cairn University-Langhorne.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Lasell: $49,705, against $44,172 at Cairn University-Langhorne.
- Cairn University-Langhorne admits 88% of applicants, and Lasell admits 81%.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Langhorne, PA
Newton, MA
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
1,056
1,527
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
88%
81%
Average SAT
1110
1100
Graduation rate
60%
59%
First-year retention
77%
70%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$27,642
$27,511
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$24,029
$18,334
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$23,867
$17,631
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$26,050
$25,139
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$26,309
$29,359
Net price, over $110,000 income
$33,129
$32,947
Median debt
$26,926
$26,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$44,172
$49,705
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.