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Overview |
Southwest Baptist University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Bolivar, MO | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,386 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbuniv.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Baptist University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,990 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,990 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,290 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,926 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,146 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwest Baptist University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 877 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1148 | 1010/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southwest Baptist University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Baptist University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,087 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $268 |
Diversity |
Southwest Baptist University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Southwest Baptist University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Baptist University | 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
- Southwest Baptist University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (2,386 students vs. 2,178 students)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Baptist University or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 52% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at Delaware Valley University than Southwest Baptist University ($39,500.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than Delaware Valley University ($18,926 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 79.1% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($8,290 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 56.7% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($28,430 vs. $18,146)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Baptist University 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 Southwest Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 64 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Southwest Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Delaware Valley University (95.4%)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Baptist University 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 Southwest Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Southwest Baptist University (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $4,913 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($21,087 vs. $26,000)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($218 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/