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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 2,178 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Delaware Valley University is 156.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($39,500.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Delaware Valley University ($22,096 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware Valley University are 0.9% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($14,850 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 220.1% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($28,430 vs. $8,882)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 49 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Delaware Valley University (95.4%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Delaware Valley University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg 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/