| DeSales vs. Widener |
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|---|---|---|
#17 in Federal Region III Universities #39 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #320 in National Universities #65 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$46,800 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$55,730 |
| cheaper$22,375 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$28,004 |
| Less$25,046 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$31,720 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,180 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,180 SAT- |
| Easier77.09% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter70.93% |
| Favorable16.67% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.81% |
| 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,972 | Total Enrollment | Larger5,713 |
| Smaller2,166 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,975 |
| Smaller806 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,738 |
| Smaller640 | Online Student Population | Larger1,022 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,160) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,400) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,100) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,200) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 362 | Number of faculty | 816 |
| Lower$80,321 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$80,812 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.