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Overview |
DeSales University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,991 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,100 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,100 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,104 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,824 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DeSales University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,662 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 2,826 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
DeSales University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 86% | ||
Campus |
DeSales University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DeSales University is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 2,872 students)
DeSales University vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Salve Regina University than DeSales University ($45,250.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than Salve Regina University ($29,104 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 22.2% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($13,500 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($27,824 vs. $26,787)
DeSales University vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales University or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or DeSales University .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
DeSales University vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales University or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than DeSales University (73% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $3,200 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/