| DeSales vs. PA College |
#17 in Federal Region III Universities #39 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Other health professions school |
| 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 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$46,800 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$32,933 |
| expensive$22,375 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,172 |
| More$25,046 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,919 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,180 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier77.09% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter41.21% |
| Lower16.67% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable40.76% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger2,972 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,439 |
| Larger2,166 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,348 |
| Larger806 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller91 |
| Larger640 | Online Student Population | Smaller278 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| Higher18% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower11% |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,160) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,100) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 362 | Number of faculty | 87 |
| Higher$80,321 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$74,507 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.