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Overview |
SUNY Cortland | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Cortland, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,690 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cortland.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cortland | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,304 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Cortland | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,711 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 7,001 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cortland | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
SUNY Cortland | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 96% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 34% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cortland | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 2,991 students)
SUNY Cortland vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cortland or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 481.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142% higher at DeSales University than SUNY College at Cortland ($41,100.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than DeSales University ($18,304 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 0.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($13,500 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 197% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($27,824 vs. $9,369)
SUNY Cortland vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cortland or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or SUNY Cortland .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
SUNY Cortland vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cortland 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 Cortland.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than SUNY College at Cortland (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $3,800 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/