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Overview |
Allegheny College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 2,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $40,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $40,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $28,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $30,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1070/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $268 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | 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
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,189 students vs. 1,231 students)
Allegheny College vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Delaware Valley University?
- Allegheny College is 33.5% more expensive to attend than Delaware Valley University for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Allegheny College than Delaware Valley University ($54,300.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Delaware Valley University ($27,929 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 6.9% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($13,796 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 41.1% larger than aid received Delaware Valley University ($42,682 vs. $30,241)
Allegheny College vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College 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 Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Allegheny College vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College 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 Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Delaware Valley University (80% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware Valley University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/