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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $246 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 2,178 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Carson-Newman College?
- Delaware Valley University is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Delaware Valley University than Carson Newman College ($39,500.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Delaware Valley University ($20,111 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 47.1% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($10,097 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 15.1% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($28,430 vs. $24,697)
Delaware Valley University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 45 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College 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 Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Carson-Newman College? 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 Carson-Newman College and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Carson Newman College (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $2,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $26,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($246 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carson-Newman College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/