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Overview |
UNH | DeSales University | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 |
UNH | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
UNH | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
UNH | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UNH | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Haven is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 2,991 students)
UNH vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or DeSales University?
- University of New Haven is 3.7% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at UNH than DeSales University ($42,610.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than UNH ($29,104 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 37.8% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($13,500 vs. $18,608)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 1% larger than aid received University of New Haven ($27,824 vs. $27,556)
UNH vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or UNH .
- The average SAT score at University of New Haven (1066) is 12 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNH (24)
- Accepted freshman UNH students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
UNH vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than University of New Haven (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $1,200 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNH students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/