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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College USJ Mason Penn State Elon| Delaware Valley University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,189 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,680 | $34,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,680 | $34,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,401 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,241 | $26,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 2,181 | 5,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,189 students vs. 1,835 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Roanoke College?
- Delaware Valley University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Delaware Valley University than Roanoke College ($40,680.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roanoke College than Delaware Valley University ($27,695 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware Valley University are 4.2% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($14,750 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 14.8% larger than aid received Roanoke College ($30,241 vs. $26,341)
Delaware Valley University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 98 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Roanoke College (80.1%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Delaware Valley University (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/