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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason USJ YCP CNU TU| Delaware Valley University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | SU | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Delaware Valley University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,178 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or SU?
- Delaware Valley University is 16.9% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Delaware Valley University than Shenandoah University ($39,500.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Delaware Valley University ($26,143 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 32.2% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($11,230 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 21.1% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($28,430 vs. $23,467)
Delaware Valley University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 11 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than SU (80.4%)
Delaware Valley University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or SU? 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 SU and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Shenandoah University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,100)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/