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USJ Franciscan Nova Penn State FGCU UT BAC SUNY Cortland Penn State Brandywine Florida Southern Flagler University of St Thomas| Delaware Valley University | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | AMU | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $231 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | AMU | ||
| 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 AMU based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 1,310 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or AMU?
- Delaware Valley University is 56.9% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at Delaware Valley University than Ave Maria University ($39,500.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Delaware Valley University ($21,078 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 10.8% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($13,402 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 33.2% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($28,430 vs. $21,341)
Delaware Valley University vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 104 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming AMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than AMU (44.2%)
Delaware Valley University vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or AMU? 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 AMU and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Ave Maria University (55% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $3,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($22,428 vs. $26,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($231 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/