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Overview |
CHC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CHC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 1010/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CHC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $268 |
Diversity |
CHC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
CHC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 45% | ||
Campus |
CHC | 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Delaware Valley University than Chestnut Hill College ($39,500.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Delaware Valley University ($25,357 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 23.8% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,000 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 3% larger than aid received Delaware Valley University ($29,288 vs. $28,430)
CHC vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC 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 CHC .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 28 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Delaware Valley University (95.4%)
CHC vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC 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 CHC.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,481)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/