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Overview |
DeSales University | VWC | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,991 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,100 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,100 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,104 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,824 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DeSales University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,662 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,826 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
DeSales University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 26% | ||
Campus |
DeSales University | VWC | ||
| 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 VWC based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 1,538 students)
DeSales University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or VWC?
- DeSales University is 14.1% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at DeSales University than Virginia Wesleyan College ($41,100.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than DeSales University ($23,046 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 22% lower than costs at DeSales University ($11,070 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($27,824 vs. $27,568)
DeSales University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or DeSales University .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 72 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.39) as students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
DeSales University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales University or VWC? 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 VWC and DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (69% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $9,400 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $41,700)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/