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USJ Penn State Millersville University of Pennsylvania SUNY Cortland Penn State Brandywine Montclair State University Stockton Kean W&J WCU SUNY College at Oneonta Penn State Abington| Delaware Valley University | Penn State Wilkes Barre | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,189 | 353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,680 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,680 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,401 | $16,275 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,241 | $8,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 640 | ||
| Admitted | 2,181 | 605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1060/1305 | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (2,189 students vs. 353 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Delaware Valley University is 194.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Wilkes-Barre for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.5% higher at Delaware Valley University than Penn State Wilkes Barre ($40,680.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Delaware Valley University ($16,275 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Wilkes Barre are 9.7% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($13,448 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Penn State Wilkes Barre (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 238.1% larger than aid received Penn State Wilkes Barre ($30,241 vs. $8,945)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 12 points higher than at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (982)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (22)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Delaware Valley University (92.5%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? 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 Wilkes-Barre and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Penn State Wilkes Barre (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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/