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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $18,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $9,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 1,707 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 1,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| 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 Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| 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% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 522 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Beaver?
- Delaware Valley University is 185.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Beaver for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at Delaware Valley University than Penn State Beaver ($39,500.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Delaware Valley University ($18,113 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Beaver are 21.2% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,254 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Penn State Beaver (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 206.6% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($28,430 vs. $9,274)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Beaver (999) is 5 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Penn State Beaver (93.2%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Beaver? 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 Beaver and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Penn State Beaver (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver 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 Beaver graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Beaver 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/