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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | BC | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Delaware Valley University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 1,421 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or BC?
- Delaware Valley University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Delaware Valley University than Bridgewater College ($39,500.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Delaware Valley University ($19,332 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 7.4% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($13,830 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 20.1% larger than aid received Delaware Valley University ($34,142 vs. $28,430)
Delaware Valley University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 40 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than BC (90.4%)
Delaware Valley University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or BC? 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 BC and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Delaware Valley University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates of Delaware Valley University and BC have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($43,100 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware Valley University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/