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Overview |
USJ | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
USJ | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
USJ | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
USJ | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 45% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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 USJ based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Delaware Valley University?
- University of Saint Joseph is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Delaware Valley University for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $39,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at USJ than Delaware Valley University ($42,050.00 vs. $39,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Joseph than Delaware Valley University ($25,860 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 12.2% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($13,240 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 0.4% larger than aid received University of Saint Joseph ($28,430 vs. $28,311)
USJ vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ 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 USJ .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 62 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have at the same average high school GPA (3.46) as students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Delaware Valley University (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $8,100 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/