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USJ Penn State LHU Temple SUNY Cortland Penn State Brandywine Stockton WCU VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania SUNY College at Oneonta| Delaware Valley University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Delaware Valley University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Penn 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
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,178 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Penn College?
- Delaware Valley University is 155.7% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.3% higher at Delaware Valley University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($39,500.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Delaware Valley University ($23,030 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 22.4% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,130 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 291.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($28,430 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Delaware Valley University .
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Penn 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 Penn College and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $1,300 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $43,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn 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/