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Overview |
UD | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
UD | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UD | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 2,991 students)
UD vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 207.4% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at DeSales University than University of Delaware ($41,100.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than DeSales University ($18,044 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 5.4% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($13,500 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than University of Delaware (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 124.8% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($27,824 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 144 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming UD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than DeSales University (78% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $10,200 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $51,100)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $1,797 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($24,203 vs. $26,000)
- UD graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/