College comparison

Delaware Valley University 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	Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA	DeSales University Center Valley, PA
Acceptance rateDeSales University is more selective	93%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1090–1303	1090–1260
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,628	2,128
Avg net price	$28,278	$31,643
Median earnings (10 yr)DeSales University reports higher median earnings	$55,838	$61,295
Graduation rate	56%	72%
Median debt	$25,000	$25,788
Economic mobility	—	0.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Delaware Valley University or DeSales University harder to get into?

DeSales University is more selective: Delaware Valley University's acceptance rate is approximately 93% and DeSales University's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Delaware Valley University vs DeSales University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1090–1303 at Delaware Valley University 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.