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Overview |
DeSales University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,991 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,100 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,100 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,104 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,824 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
DeSales University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,662 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 2,826 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DeSales University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
DeSales University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 6% | ||
Campus |
DeSales University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DeSales University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 888 students)
DeSales University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- DeSales University is 181% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69% higher at DeSales University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($41,100.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than DeSales University ($18,142 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 4% lower than costs at DeSales University ($12,984 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 181.4% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($27,824 vs. $9,886)
DeSales University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or DeSales University .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 35 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
DeSales University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley and DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $4,200 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/