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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | SVU | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $244 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 1,053 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or SVU?
- Delaware Valley University is 109.5% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.5% higher at Delaware Valley University than Southern Virginia University ($39,500.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Delaware Valley University ($23,274 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 62.3% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($9,150 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 247.2% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($28,430 vs. $8,188)
Delaware Valley University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 47 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming SVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Delaware Valley University (95.4%)
Delaware Valley University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or SVU? 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 SVU and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Southern Virginia University (55% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $2,500 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU 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/