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Overview |
University of New England | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Biddeford, ME | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,473 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #295 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | une.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of New England | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,050 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,050 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,740 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,675 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,036 | $28,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of New England | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,091 | 3,636 | ||
| Admitted | 4,523 | 2,857 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of New England | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New England | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of New England | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 6% |
Students |
University of New England | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 34% | ||
Campus |
University of New England | 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 New England is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (6,473 students vs. 2,919 students)
University of New England vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New England or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than University of New England for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $41,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at DeSales University than University of New England ($43,000.00 vs. $41,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than University of New England ($30,524 vs. $38,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 21.3% lower than costs at University of New England ($13,800 vs. $16,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of New England as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 30.6% larger than aid received University of New England ($28,789 vs. $22,036)
University of New England vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New England or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or University of New England .
- The average SAT score at University of New England (1070) is 16 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming University of New England students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman University of New England students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- University of New England has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than DeSales University (78.6%)
University of New England vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New England 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 University of New England.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than University of New England (69% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of New England earn on average $2,700 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New England graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of New England graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of New England 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/