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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | AU | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 1,363 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or AU?
- Delaware Valley University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Delaware Valley University than Averett University ($39,500.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than Delaware Valley University ($23,781 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 30.7% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($11,360 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Averett University ($28,430 vs. $26,246)
Delaware Valley University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 81 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at AU (3.07)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than AU (76%)
Delaware Valley University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or AU? 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 AU and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Averett University (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $43,100)
- Averett University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- AU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/