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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Delaware Valley University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | JMU | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,189 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,680 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,680 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,401 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,241 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 2,181 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/27 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Delaware Valley University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $216 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 2,189 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or JMU?
- Delaware Valley University is 414% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at Delaware Valley University than James Madison University ($40,680.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Delaware Valley University ($26,317 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 17.2% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,584 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than James Madison University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 578.7% larger than aid received James Madison University ($30,241 vs. $4,456)
Delaware Valley University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 140 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming JMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than JMU (76.2%)
Delaware Valley University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or JMU? 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 JMU and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Delaware Valley University (81% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $43,100)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware Valley University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/