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Overview |
Hiram | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hiram | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 1010/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hiram | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hiram | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Delaware Valley University | ||
| 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 Hiram based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 54.9% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at Delaware Valley University than Hiram College ($39,500.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than Delaware Valley University ($19,384 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 40.1% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($10,600 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 50.1% larger than aid received Hiram College ($28,430 vs. $18,941)
Hiram vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram 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 Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 77 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Hiram (93.1%)
Hiram vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram 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 Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Delaware Valley University (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram 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/