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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 888 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 888 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Delaware Valley University is 170.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley ($39,500.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Delaware Valley University ($18,142 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 14.4% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,984 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 187.6% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($28,430 vs. $9,886)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019) is 25 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Penn State Lehigh Valley (94.1%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/