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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Delaware Valley University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Longwood University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,178 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Longwood University?
- Delaware Valley University is 351.3% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.1% higher at Delaware Valley University than Longwood University ($39,500.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Delaware Valley University ($21,772 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 3.7% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($14,318 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 175.2% larger than aid received Longwood University ($28,430 vs. $10,332)
Delaware Valley University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 9 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Delaware Valley University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $100 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $43,100)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Longwood University 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 Longwood 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/