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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | CNU | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,189 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,680 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,680 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,401 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,241 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 2,181 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Delaware Valley University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 2,189 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or CNU?
- Delaware Valley University is 306.8% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at Delaware Valley University than Christopher Newport University ($40,680.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Delaware Valley University ($22,864 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 19.3% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,360 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 230.8% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($30,241 vs. $9,141)
Delaware Valley University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 161 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming CNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than CNU (88%)
Delaware Valley University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or CNU? 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 CNU and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Delaware Valley University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $43,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware Valley University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/