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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | HBU | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $249 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | HBU | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 2,178 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or HBU?
- Delaware Valley University is 15.3% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Delaware Valley University than Houston Baptist University ($39,500.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Delaware Valley University ($19,515 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 62.7% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($9,130 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Houston Baptist University ($28,430 vs. $26,908)
Delaware Valley University vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 66 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming HBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.46) as students at HBU (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than HBU (84.5%)
Delaware Valley University vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or HBU? 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 HBU and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Houston Baptist University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $43,100)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $1,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($249 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/