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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Delaware Valley University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Castleton State College | ||
| 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
- Castleton State College is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 2,178 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Castleton State College?
- Delaware Valley University is 233.8% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Delaware Valley University than Castleton State College ($39,500.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Delaware Valley University ($16,791 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 19.7% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,404 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University as Castleton State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 118.6% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($28,430 vs. $13,007)
Delaware Valley University vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 35 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Castleton State College (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Castleton State College 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 Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/