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Overview |
PennWest California | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | California, PA | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | 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 | 3.31 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1010/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
PennWest California | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 45% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,178 students)
PennWest California vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 411.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.3% higher at Delaware Valley University than PennWest California ($39,500.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 42.6% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($10,416 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($28,430 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California 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 PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 72 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California 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 PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than PennWest California (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $600 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California 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/