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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Marywood Penn State Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Wilkes Lynn University| Jacksonville University | DeSales University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
JU | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $268 |
Diversity |
JU | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 6% |
Students |
JU | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 34% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 2,991 students)
JU vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or DeSales University?
- Jacksonville University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at JU than DeSales University ($43,520.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than DeSales University ($26,943 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 18.4% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($13,500 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 15% larger than aid received DeSales University ($31,988 vs. $27,824)
JU vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Jacksonville University (69% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $3,700 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $51,100)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $3,379 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $26,000)
- JU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($233 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/