Immaculata vs La Salle
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
CFaith: 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.Immaculata UniversityImmaculata, PACatholic collegeCFaith: 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.La Salle UniversityPhiladelphia, PACatholic college
At a glance
- Immaculata lists Mass once a week; La Salle lists Mass 5 times a week.
- Immaculata has the higher graduation rate: 71% against 57% at La Salle.
- For families earning up to $30,000, La Salle has the lower price after aid: $16,545 a year, against $20,539 at Immaculata.
- The average price after aid is lower at La Salle: $19,409 a year, against $24,258 at Immaculata.
Catholic life
Faith grade
CFaith: 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.
CFaith: 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.
Compass Score
CCompass Score: 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.
CCompass Score: 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.
Sacramental life
DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CSacramental life: 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.
Theology and core curriculum
CTheology and core curriculum: 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.
FTheology and core curriculum: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Once a week
5 times a week
Confession times
Once a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
2 listed
Religious order or tradition
Lasallian
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Immaculata, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
2,407
3,554
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 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
86%
97%
Average SAT
1260
Graduation rate
71%
57%
First-year retention
83%
74%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$24,258
$19,409
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$20,539
$16,545
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$19,694
$17,393
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,150
$20,557
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,204
$21,263
Net price, over $110,000 income
$28,997
$27,190
Median debt
$27,000
$25,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$75,701
$67,416
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.