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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 460 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Penn State New Kensington?
- Delaware Valley University is 185.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at Delaware Valley University than Penn State New Kensington ($39,500.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Delaware Valley University ($19,757 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 14.4% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,984 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 261.7% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($28,430 vs. $7,860)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 14 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Penn State New Kensington (91.4%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Penn State New Kensington? 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 State New Kensington and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Penn State New Kensington (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $12,200 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/