| DeSales vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology |
#17 in Federal Region III Universities #39 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #51 in Federal Region III Universities #91 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$46,800 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$24,400 |
| expensive$22,375 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,190 |
| More$25,046 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$18,848 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,180 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter77.09% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.35% |
| Favorable16.67% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.57% |
| 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 English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,972 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,650 |
| Larger2,166 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller706 |
| Smaller806 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,944 |
| Larger640 | Online Student Population | Smaller311 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower34% |
| Higher18% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower5% |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,160) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 400) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,100) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 362 | Number of faculty | 336 |
| Lower$80,321 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$82,128 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.