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Howard Morehouse Georgia State CAU Georgia NCAT KSU Marywood Penn State Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Florida A&M MHC| Spelman College | DeSales University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spelman | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Spelman | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1100/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Spelman | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Spelman | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Spelman | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | 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
- Spelman College is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 2,991 students)
Spelman vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 58.8% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at DeSales University than Spelman College ($41,100.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than Spelman ($29,104 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 16% lower than costs at Spelman College ($13,500 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Spelman College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 161.8% larger than aid received Spelman College ($27,824 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 39 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than DeSales University (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $200 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/