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USJ Penn State SUNY Cortland Penn State Brandywine Stockton WCU TC Penn State Abington SUNY College at Oneonta| Louisiana College | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisiana College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 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 |
Louisiana College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $268 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Louisiana College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 101.6% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.6% higher at Delaware Valley University than Louisiana College ($39,500.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than Delaware Valley University ($14,566 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 94.2% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($7,646 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 108.3% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($28,430 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana 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 Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 25 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana 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 Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Louisiana College (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $43,100)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $2,973 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($23,027 vs. $26,000)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($238 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/