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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Mason | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,189 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,680 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,680 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,401 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,241 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 2,181 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 2,189 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Mason?
- Delaware Valley University is 303% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Delaware Valley University than George Mason University ($40,680.00 vs. $35,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Delaware Valley University ($18,900 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware Valley University are 2.7% lower than costs at George Mason University ($14,750 vs. $15,151)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than George Mason University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 167.4% larger than aid received George Mason University ($30,241 vs. $11,311)
Delaware Valley University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 159 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Mason students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Mason (88.8%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Mason? 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 Mason and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Delaware Valley University (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $18,800 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $43,100)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/