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Overview |
DeSales University | BC | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,991 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,100 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,100 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,104 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,824 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DeSales University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,662 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 2,826 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DeSales University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
DeSales University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 24% | ||
Campus |
DeSales University | BC | ||
| 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
- DeSales University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 1,421 students)
DeSales University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or BC?
- DeSales University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at DeSales University than Bridgewater College ($41,100.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than DeSales University ($19,332 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 2.4% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,500 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 22.7% larger than aid received DeSales University ($34,142 vs. $27,824)
DeSales University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or DeSales University .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 20 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
DeSales University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales University or BC? 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 BC and DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Bridgewater College (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $8,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $43,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/