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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 2,178 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 4,240.7% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 460.3% higher at Delaware Valley University than Bridgewater State University ($39,500.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Delaware Valley University ($17,225 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 4.9% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($14,162 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 230% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($28,430 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State 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 Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 2 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State 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 Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Bridgewater State University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $1,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($24,590 vs. $26,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/