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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 |
Fitchburg State | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,178 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 3,972.2% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 460.3% higher at Delaware Valley University than Fitchburg State University ($39,500.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Delaware Valley University ($15,535 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 9.9% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($13,516 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 300.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($28,430 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 1 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Delaware Valley University? 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 Delaware Valley University and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Fitchburg State University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $900 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $43,100)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State 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/