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Overview |
JCU | DeSales University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $28,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 3,636 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 2,857 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
JCU | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $268 |
Diversity |
JCU | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
JCU | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 34% | ||
Campus |
JCU | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DeSales University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (2,919 students vs. 2,773 students)
JCU vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or DeSales University?
- John Carroll University is 10% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at JCU than DeSales University ($47,300.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than JCU ($30,524 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 2.6% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($13,800 vs. $14,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 12.4% larger than aid received DeSales University ($32,359 vs. $28,789)
JCU vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 73 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming JCU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than DeSales University (78.6%)
JCU vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or DeSales 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 DeSales University and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than DeSales University (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $6,500 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,939)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/