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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % 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 Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Berks based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 2,077 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Berks?
- Delaware Valley University is 156.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at Delaware Valley University than Penn State Berks ($39,500.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Delaware Valley University ($21,728 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 3.6% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($14,334 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 233.4% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($28,430 vs. $8,528)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 16 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Delaware Valley University (95.4%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is the same as at Penn State Berks (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks 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 Berks graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks 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/