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UIC Cleveland State Trine University University of St Francis North Central College Northern Illinois Benedictine University Elmhurst College Valpo ISU Dominican Marywood| Lewis University | DeSales University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lewis University | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 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 |
Lewis University | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Lewis University | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis University is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 2,991 students)
Lewis University vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Lewis University for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at DeSales University than Lewis University ($41,100.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than DeSales University ($19,184 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis University are 12.9% lower than costs at DeSales University ($11,956 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 5.3% larger than aid received Lewis University ($27,824 vs. $26,423)
Lewis University vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 3 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lewis University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Lewis University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $400 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $51,100)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $1,375 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($24,625 vs. $26,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/