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Overview |
Caldwell University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,864 | 2,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,350 | $40,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,350 | $40,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,774 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,071 | $28,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,549 | $30,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,845 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 5,131 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1070/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Caldwell University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 4% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | 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 Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (2,189 students vs. 1,864 students)
Caldwell University vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $37,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Delaware Valley University than Caldwell University ($40,680.00 vs. $37,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Delaware Valley University ($23,071 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 7.1% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($13,774 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 1% larger than aid received Delaware Valley University ($30,549 vs. $30,241)
Caldwell University vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University 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 Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 25 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Caldwell University (65.4%)
Caldwell University vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University 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 Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Delaware Valley University (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Caldwell University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $43,100)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Caldwell University 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 Caldwell University 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/