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Overview |
SUNY at Fredonia | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Fredonia, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,491 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fredonia.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Fredonia | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,180 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,795 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,794 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY at Fredonia | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,597 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 3,888 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 |
SUNY at Fredonia | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Fredonia | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Fredonia | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
SUNY at Fredonia | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 34% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Fredonia | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (3,491 students vs. 2,991 students)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Fredonia or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 481.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142% higher at DeSales University than SUNY at Fredonia ($41,100.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than DeSales University ($15,795 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 5% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($13,500 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than SUNY at Fredonia (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 157.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($27,824 vs. $10,794)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Fredonia or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or SUNY at Fredonia .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 4 points higher than at SUNY at Fredonia (1050)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (24)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $8,800 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY at Fredonia graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/