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USJ Penn State Union College La Sierra University DUofC SUNY Cortland Penn State Brandywine California Baptist University Stockton WCU SUNY College at Oneonta Penn State Abington| Pacific Union College | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PUC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 |
PUC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $268 |
Diversity |
PUC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
PUC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 45% | ||
Campus |
PUC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 21% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Delaware Valley University than Pacific Union College ($39,500.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than Delaware Valley University ($21,841 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 60.1% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($9,273 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Pacific Union College ($28,430 vs. $23,383)
PUC vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 10 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or Delaware Valley University? 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 Delaware Valley University and PUC.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Pacific Union College (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $30,000)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($268 vs. $310)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/