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Overview |
DeSales University | VCU | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,991 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,100 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,100 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,104 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,824 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
DeSales University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,662 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 2,826 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
DeSales University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
DeSales University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 6% | ||
Campus |
DeSales University | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 2,991 students)
DeSales University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or VCU?
- DeSales University is 229.9% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at DeSales University than Virginia Commonwealth University ($41,100.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than DeSales University ($21,294 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 9.9% lower than costs at DeSales University ($12,279 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 121.1% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($27,824 vs. $12,583)
DeSales University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or DeSales University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 43 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
DeSales University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales University or VCU? 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 VCU and DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $3,600 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/