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WVU Allegheny College USJ Ithaca College Alvernia University Penn State Penn State Beaver St John's SUNY Cortland Penn State Brandywine Juniata College Stockton| Delaware Valley University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 363 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 363 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Delaware Valley University is 185.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny ($39,500.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Delaware Valley University ($19,505 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 176.9% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($28,430 vs. $10,269)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 51 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Penn State Greater Allegheny students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Penn State Greater Allegheny (87.6%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny 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/