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Overview |
SFC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SFC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 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 |
SFC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $268 |
Diversity |
SFC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
SFC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 45% | ||
Campus |
SFC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 2,178 students)
SFC vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 45.3% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Delaware Valley University than St. Francis College ($39,500.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Delaware Valley University ($18,602 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware Valley University are 21.2% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($14,850 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 64.4% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($28,430 vs. $17,294)
SFC vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC 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 SFC .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 85 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at SFC (2.9)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than SFC (84.3%)
SFC vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than St. Francis College (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $43,100)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $1,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $26,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($252 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/