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USJ Penn State Penn State Brandywine SUNY Cortland Concordia University-Texas Stockton WCU Andrews University Southern Adventist University SUNY College at Oneonta Penn State Abington| Delaware Valley University | Southwestern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,256 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,430 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,299 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 2,194 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 900/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Delaware Valley University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 793 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Delaware Valley University is 68.8% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at Delaware Valley University than Southwestern Adventist University ($39,500.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Delaware Valley University ($20,028 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 72.7% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($8,600 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 103.7% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($28,430 vs. $13,959)
Delaware Valley University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 90 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Southwestern Adventist University? 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $500 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $42,600)
- Southwestern Adventist University and Delaware Valley University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Southwestern Adventist University and Delaware Valley University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/