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Overview |
Umary | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Bismarck, ND | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,652 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #438 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umary.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Umary | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,710 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,710 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,220 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,369 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,371 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Umary | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,499 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 1,220 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1096/1320 | 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 | Sep 30, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Umary | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Umary | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Umary | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Umary | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Umary | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (3,652 students vs. 2,991 students)
Umary vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Umary or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 119.7% more expensive to attend than Umary for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.7% higher at DeSales University than University of Mary ($41,100.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary than DeSales University ($18,369 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 64.2% lower than costs at DeSales University ($8,220 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 108.1% larger than aid received University of Mary ($27,824 vs. $13,371)
Umary vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Umary or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Umary .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary (1066) is 12 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Umary (23)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Umary (3.37)
- Umary has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
Umary vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Umary 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 Umary.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than University of Mary (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Mary earn on average $800 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $51,100)
- University of Mary students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Umary graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Umary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/