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Center Valley, PA · Glenside, PA
| DeSales University | Arcadia University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $31,643/yr | $29,466/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $24,007/yr | $23,127/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,788 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $25,400/yr | $25,388/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $26,096/yr | $25,978/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $29,982/yr | $28,654/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $34,878/yr | $34,339/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $273/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,800/yr | $17,180/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,800/yr | $26,390/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0.1% |
| Books & supplies | $1,485/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,477/yr | $1,100/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $62,745/yr | $64,645/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $46,800/yr | $49,610/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $46,800/yr | $49,610/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 24% | 28% |
| Students taking federal loans | 64% | 61% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 77% | 80% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1090–1260 | 1065–1265 |
| SAT average | 1186 | 1190 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 27–28 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 26–29 · Math 25–28 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,636 | 6,688 |
| Students accepted | 2,857 | 5,296 |
| Students who enrolled | 444 | 420 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 16% | 7.9% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 37% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 3% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 72% | 67% |
| Freshmen who come back | 83% | 79% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $61,295/yr | $58,336/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,663–$89,044 | $39,972–$80,889 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 60% | 64% |
| White students graduating | 74% | 68% |
| Black students graduating | 57% | 57% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 65% | 61% |
| Asian students graduating | 70% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $52,721/yr | $44,004/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 80% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 64% | 59% |
| Pell students who graduate | 67% | 61% |
| First-gen students who finish | 56% | 57% |
| Low-income students who finish | 55% | 48% |
| Students who transfer out | 18% | 25% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $60,995/yr | $54,111/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 31% · Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% · Visual & Performing Arts 12% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 31% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 6% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $120,240/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $115,462/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 15% | 21% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,128 | 1,948 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 806 | 1,374 |
| Average professor pay | $8,905/mo | $8,854/mo |
| Full-time professors | 41% | 37% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $65,095 | $66,802 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Glenside, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1964 | 1853 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 5% |
| Men | 36% | 37% |
| Women | 64% | 63% |
| White students | 68% | 55% |
| Black students | 5.7% | 17% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 16% | 12% |
| Asian students | 5.4% | 4.1% |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 3.3% |
| Other / not reported | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 30% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 11% | 6.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 4.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,727/yr | $10,749/yr |
| Endowment | $105.7M | $66.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,160 | 1,085 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,400/yr | $8,500/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,400/yr | $5,590/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 23 |
| Student athletes | 367 | 559 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $3.6M | $5.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.8M | $5.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $65,269 | $67,385 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.