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Overview |
DeSales University | EMU | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,991 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,100 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,100 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,104 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,824 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
DeSales University | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,662 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,826 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DeSales University | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
DeSales University | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 27% | ||
Campus |
DeSales University | EMU | ||
| 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
- DeSales University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 1,334 students)
DeSales University vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or EMU?
- DeSales University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at DeSales University than Eastern Mennonite University ($41,100.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than DeSales University ($23,783 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 10.3% lower than costs at DeSales University ($12,240 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 9.5% larger than aid received DeSales University ($30,460 vs. $27,824)
DeSales University vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales University or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or DeSales University .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 45 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
DeSales University vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales University or EMU? 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 EMU and DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $7,200 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $2,550 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($23,450 vs. $26,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More EMU 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/