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Overview |
DeSales University | SPU | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,991 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,100 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,100 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,104 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,824 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
DeSales University | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,662 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 2,826 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2024 |
Academics |
DeSales University | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $264 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
DeSales University | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 26% | ||
Campus |
DeSales University | SPU | ||
| 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
- Seattle Pacific University is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (3,118 students vs. 2,991 students)
DeSales University vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or SPU?
- DeSales University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at DeSales University than Seattle Pacific University ($41,100.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than DeSales University ($26,549 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 6.7% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($13,500 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 9.7% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($27,824 vs. $25,359)
DeSales University vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales University or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or DeSales University .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 91 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming SPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman SPU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
DeSales University vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales University or SPU? 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 SPU and DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than DeSales University (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $700 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $50,400)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $397 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($25,603 vs. $26,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($264 vs. $268)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/