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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 1,196 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Brandywine?
- Delaware Valley University is 170.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at Delaware Valley University than Penn State Brandywine ($39,500.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Delaware Valley University ($21,600 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 6.6% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($13,930 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 195% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($28,430 vs. $9,638)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 25 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Delaware Valley University (95.4%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Penn State Brandywine (55% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine 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/