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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Schuylkill Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 623 | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $7,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $17,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $12,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 990/1180 | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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 Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 623 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Schuylkill?
- Delaware Valley University is 170.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill ($39,500.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Schuylkill than Delaware Valley University ($17,252 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 94.3% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($7,644 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Penn State Schuylkill (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 124.5% larger than aid received Penn State Schuylkill ($28,430 vs. $12,665)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Schuylkill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Schuylkill or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 74 points higher than at Penn State Schuylkill (920)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (18)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (3.2)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Penn State Schuylkill (85.8%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Schuylkill? 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 Schuylkill and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Penn State Schuylkill (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Schuylkill graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Schuylkill 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/