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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | MBC | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Delaware Valley University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 1,957 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or MBC?
- Delaware Valley University is 25% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Delaware Valley University than Mary Baldwin College ($39,500.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Delaware Valley University ($18,746 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 43.9% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($10,320 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 16.6% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($28,430 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (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 MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
Delaware Valley University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or MBC? 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 MBC and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Mary Baldwin College (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $4,700 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $38,400)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC 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/