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Overview |
DeSales University | PC | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,991 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,100 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,100 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,104 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,824 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DeSales University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,662 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,826 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
DeSales University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $269 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
DeSales University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 46% | ||
Campus |
DeSales University | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 1,199 students)
DeSales University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or PC?
- DeSales University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at DeSales University than Presbyterian College ($41,100.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than DeSales University ($21,571 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 19.5% lower than costs at DeSales University ($11,300 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 23.6% larger than aid received DeSales University ($34,379 vs. $27,824)
DeSales University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or DeSales University .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 28 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than PC (59.4%)
DeSales University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales University or PC? 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 PC and DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Presbyterian College (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $3,400 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $47,700)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,108)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/