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Overview |
UIU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,072 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,589 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,589 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,563 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,788 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UIU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,405 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 762 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1050 | 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 |
UIU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
UIU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UIU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UIU | 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
- Upper Iowa University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (3,072 students vs. 2,178 students)
UIU vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Delaware Valley University than Upper Iowa University ($39,500.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Upper Iowa University than Delaware Valley University ($24,563 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 54% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($9,644 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Upper Iowa University ($28,430 vs. $25,788)
UIU vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU 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 UIU .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 64 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UIU (3.34)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than UIU (54.2%)
UIU vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU 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 UIU.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Upper Iowa University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $1,000 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/