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Overview |
Wells | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Aurora, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 357 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wells.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wells | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,362 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,362 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,601 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,212 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wells | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,534 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 1,345 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wells | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wells | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wells | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Wells | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wells | 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
- DeSales University is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 357 students)
Wells vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wells or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 27% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at DeSales University than Wells College ($41,100.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than DeSales University ($20,601 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 9.6% lower than costs at Wells College ($13,500 vs. $14,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wells College as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wells College students is 1.4% larger than aid received DeSales University ($28,212 vs. $27,824)
Wells vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wells or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Wells .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 43 points higher than at Wells (1011)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wells (23)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Wells (3.25)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
Wells vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wells 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 Wells.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Wells College (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $39,500)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wells graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wells graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wells students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/