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Overview |
Coe College | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,226 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,226 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,336 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,940 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,772 | $28,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,171 | 3,636 | ||
| Admitted | 5,068 | 2,857 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.1% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $268 |
Diversity |
Coe College | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Coe College | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DeSales University is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (2,919 students vs. 1,278 students)
Coe College vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or DeSales University?
- Coe College is 21.5% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($52,226.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Coe College than DeSales University ($52,226.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than DeSales University ($20,940 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 21.7% lower than costs at DeSales University ($11,336 vs. $13,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 52% larger than aid received DeSales University ($43,772 vs. $28,789)
Coe College vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 72 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming Coe College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Coe College (70.7%)
Coe College vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or DeSales 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 DeSales University and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is the same as at DeSales University (69% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $48,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $2,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,105)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($268 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/