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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 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 |
UMass Dartmouth | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 2,178 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 178.6% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Delaware Valley University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($39,500.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Delaware Valley University ($19,700 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware Valley University are 11.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($14,850 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 182.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($28,430 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 31 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Delaware Valley University (95.4%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $5,900 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,100)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $240 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($25,760 vs. $26,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/