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JMU BC USJ Penn State Cabrini College SUNY Cortland Penn State Brandywine Liberty University Stockton WCU Mason WSU| Delaware Valley University | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | EMU | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Delaware Valley University | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | EMU | ||
| 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 EMU based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 1,334 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Delaware Valley University for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $39,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at EMU than Delaware Valley University ($40,590.00 vs. $39,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Delaware Valley University ($23,783 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 21.3% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,240 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Delaware Valley University ($30,460 vs. $28,430)
Delaware Valley University vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Mennonite University (1009) is 15 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Delaware Valley University (95.4%)
Delaware Valley University vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or EMU? 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 EMU and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Delaware Valley University (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $800 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $43,100)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $2,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($23,450 vs. $26,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware Valley University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/