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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Ship | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Delaware Valley University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 2,178 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Ship?
- Delaware Valley University is 312.7% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293.1% higher at Delaware Valley University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($39,500.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Delaware Valley University ($21,462 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 28.7% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($11,538 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 274.4% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($28,430 vs. $7,593)
Delaware Valley University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 15 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Ship (87.8%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Ship? 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 Ship and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Delaware Valley University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,100 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $43,100)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Ship 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 Ship students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/