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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 2,178 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Penn State?
- Delaware Valley University is 115% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Delaware Valley University than Penn State Main Campus ($39,500.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Delaware Valley University ($26,747 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 16.5% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,744 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 182.4% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($28,430 vs. $10,066)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 208 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Delaware Valley University (87% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $12,200 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/