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Overview |
DeSales University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,991 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,100 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,104 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,824 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DeSales University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,662 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 2,826 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
DeSales University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $261 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
DeSales University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 16% | ||
Campus |
DeSales University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 2,991 students)
DeSales University vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or Abilene Christian University?
- DeSales University is 2% more expensive to attend than Abilene Christian University for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at DeSales University than Abilene Christian University ($41,100.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than DeSales University ($28,978 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 17.4% lower than costs at DeSales University ($11,500 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Abilene Christian University ($27,824 vs. $26,280)
DeSales University vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales University or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or DeSales University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 38 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming DeSales University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Abilene Christian University (25)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
DeSales University vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales University or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Abilene Christian University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $675 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($25,325 vs. $26,000)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/