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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #694 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1070/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 2,178 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Abington?
- Delaware Valley University is 169% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at Delaware Valley University than Penn State Abington ($39,500.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Delaware Valley University ($20,460 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 38.9% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($10,694 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 196.5% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($28,430 vs. $9,589)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 19 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Abington (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Penn State Abington (93.4%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Abington? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Penn State Abington and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Penn State Abington (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $12,200 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Abington students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/