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Campbell University USJ NC State Wingate University Salem College Penn State Liberty University ECU ASU UNC Chapel Hill UNCW UNCG| Meredith College | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Meredith | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Meredith | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | 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 Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Delaware Valley University?
- Meredith College is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Delaware Valley University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $39,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Meredith than Delaware Valley University ($42,420.00 vs. $39,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Delaware Valley University ($23,259 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 18.4% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,544 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 4.9% larger than aid received Delaware Valley University ($29,825 vs. $28,430)
Meredith vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith 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 Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 42 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith 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 Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Delaware Valley University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,000)
- Delaware Valley University and Meredith graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Delaware Valley University and Meredith graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith 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/