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DeSales UniversityCenter Valley, PA
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Franklin and Marshall CollegeLancaster, PA
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#17 in Federal Region III Universities
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Doctoral/Research University
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
Offered Degrees
1-Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
2025 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$46,800Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$70,794
$22,375Graduate Tuition-
Less$25,046Average Financial Aid AmountMore$51,045
Admission
Lower1,180 SAT
28 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,375 SAT
32 ACT
Easier77.09%Acceptance RateTighter28.19%
Lower16.67%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable17.13%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Larger2,972Total EnrollmentSmaller1,808
Larger2,166Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller1,808
806Graduate Student Population-
640Online Student Population-
Completion & Outcomes
Lower72%Graduate RateHigher84%
Higher18%Transfer-out RateLower11%
Lower83%Retention RateHigher90%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityStudy Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,160)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,224)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,100)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140)
Faculty
More Students per Faculty12 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty9 to 1
362Number of faculty239
Lower$80,321Average Faculty SalaryHigher$101,635
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.