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Overview |
DeSales University | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,991 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,100 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,100 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,104 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,824 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
DeSales University | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,662 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,826 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DeSales University | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
DeSales University | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 37% | ||
Campus |
DeSales University | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 2,991 students)
DeSales University vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 13% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Arcadia than DeSales University ($46,430.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than Arcadia ($29,104 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 1.6% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($13,500 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 11.2% larger than aid received DeSales University ($30,934 vs. $27,824)
DeSales University vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales University or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or DeSales University .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 50 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming DeSales University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
DeSales University vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales University or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Arcadia University (69% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $46,400)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/