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Overview |
Chatham | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,319 | 2,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,250 | $40,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,250 | $40,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,324 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,051 | $28,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,984 | $30,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,169 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 2,923 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Chatham | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Chatham | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 2,189 students)
Chatham vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Delaware Valley University?
- Chatham University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Delaware Valley University for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Chatham than Delaware Valley University ($42,250.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware Valley University than Chatham ($28,401 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 3% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($14,324 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Chatham University ($30,241 vs. $27,984)
Chatham vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham 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 Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Chatham vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham 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 Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Delaware Valley University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/