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USJ Penn State Penn State Brandywine SUNY Cortland Stockton WCU WSC SUNY College at Oneonta Penn State Abington| Hastings College | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hastings College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Hastings, NE | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 936 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hastings.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hastings College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,600 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,600 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,128 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,885 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hastings College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,121 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 1,513 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 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 |
Hastings College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hastings College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hastings College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Hastings College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Hastings College | 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
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than Hastings College based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 936 students)
Hastings College vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hastings College or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Hastings College for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Delaware Valley University than Hastings College ($39,500.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hastings College than Delaware Valley University ($22,128 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hastings College are 32.7% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($11,190 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hastings College as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Hastings College ($28,430 vs. $25,885)
Hastings College vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hastings College 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 Hastings College .
- The average SAT score at Hastings College (1055) is 61 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Hastings College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Hastings College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Hastings College (71.3%)
Hastings College vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hastings College 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 Hastings College.
- The graduation rate at Hastings College is higher than Delaware Valley University (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hastings College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hastings College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hastings College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hastings College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/