| DeSales vs. LVC |
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|---|---|---|
#17 in Federal Region III Universities #39 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #8 in Federal Region III Universities #23 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 (smaller 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 Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$46,800 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$52,080 |
| cheaper$22,375 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$37,061 |
| Less$25,046 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$33,458 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,180 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,240 SAT- |
| Tighter77.09% | Acceptance Rate | Easier83.77% |
| Lower16.67% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.38% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) 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 | ||
| Larger2,972 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,146 |
| Larger2,166 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,720 |
| Larger806 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller426 |
| Larger640 | Online Student Population | Smaller192 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower65% |
| Lower18% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher27% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,160) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,326) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,100) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,500) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 362 | Number of faculty | 266 |
| Higher$80,321 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$76,030 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.