| DeSales vs. Holy Family |
#17 in Federal Region III Universities #39 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #47 in Federal Region III Universities #63 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 | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$46,800 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$35,330 |
| expensive$22,375 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,900 |
| More$25,046 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$22,713 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,180 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,060 SAT- |
| Easier77.09% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter71.04% |
| Lower16.67% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.14% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | Larger3,225 |
| Smaller2,166 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,643 |
| Larger806 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller582 |
| Larger640 | Online Student Population | Smaller591 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower61% |
| Higher18% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,160) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 259) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,100) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,300) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 362 | Number of faculty | 379 |
| Higher$80,321 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$71,799 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.