College comparison

Cairn University-Langhorne vs DeSales University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA	DeSales University Center Valley, PA
Acceptance rateDeSales University is more selective	88%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1000–1160	1090–1260
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	775	2,128
Avg net price	$27,642	$31,643
Median earnings (10 yr)DeSales University reports higher median earnings	$44,172	$61,295
Graduation rate	60%	72%
Median debt	$26,926	$25,788
Economic mobility	—	0.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Cairn University-Langhorne or DeSales University harder to get into?

DeSales University is more selective: Cairn University-Langhorne's acceptance rate is approximately 88% and DeSales University's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Cairn University-Langhorne vs DeSales University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1000–1160 at Cairn University-Langhorne and 1090–1260 at DeSales University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.