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Overview |
Prescott College | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 969 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,317 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,149 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Prescott College | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 185 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 1100/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Prescott College | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 6% |
Students |
Prescott College | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | 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 Prescott College based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 969 students)
Prescott College vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 21% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at DeSales University than Prescott College ($41,100.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prescott College than DeSales University ($25,317 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 41.8% lower than costs at DeSales University ($9,520 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 38.1% larger than aid received Prescott College ($27,824 vs. $20,149)
Prescott College vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Prescott College .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 15 points higher than at Prescott College (1039)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Prescott College (23)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
Prescott College vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott College 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 Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Prescott College (69% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/