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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | VWC | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 1,538 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or VWC?
- Delaware Valley University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Delaware Valley University than Virginia Wesleyan College ($39,500.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Delaware Valley University ($23,046 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 34.1% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($11,070 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($28,430 vs. $27,568)
Delaware Valley University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 12 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than VWC (81.4%)
Delaware Valley University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or VWC? 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 VWC and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $1,400 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $41,700)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/