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Overview |
SFC | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SFC | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SFC | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $268 |
Diversity |
SFC | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
SFC | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 34% | ||
Campus |
SFC | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DeSales University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 2,661 students)
SFC vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 51.2% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at DeSales University than St. Francis College ($41,100.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than DeSales University ($18,602 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 33.3% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($13,500 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 60.9% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($27,824 vs. $17,294)
SFC vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or SFC .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 145 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
SFC vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than St. Francis College (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $1,100 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $50,000)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $1,575 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $26,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($252 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/