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USJ Penn State Penn State Brandywine SUNY Cortland Stockton WCU SUNY College at Oneonta Penn State Abington| Becker College | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Becker College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1027 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | becker.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Becker College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Becker College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1010/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Becker College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Becker College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Becker College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Becker College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Becker College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 1,675 students)
Becker College vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Becker College or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Becker College for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Delaware Valley University than Becker College ($39,500.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Becker College are 7.6% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($13,800 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($28,430 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Becker 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 Becker College .
- The average SAT score at Becker College (1009) is 15 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Becker College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Becker College (3.36)
Becker College vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Becker 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 Becker College.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Becker College (55% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/