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Overview |
UB | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,099 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #103 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalo.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,212 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,524 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,521 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,939 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 20,948 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1380 | 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 |
UB | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
UB | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
UB | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UB | 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
- University at Buffalo is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 2,991 students)
UB vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 481.3% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at DeSales University than University at Buffalo ($41,100.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than DeSales University ($18,524 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 20.1% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($13,500 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than University at Buffalo (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 226.5% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($27,824 vs. $8,521)
UB vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or UB .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 119 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming UB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than UB (67.7%)
UB vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than DeSales University (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $7,300 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $51,100)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- UB 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 UB students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/