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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,189 | 2,247 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,680 | $56,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,680 | $56,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $15,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,401 | $27,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,241 | $45,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 5,974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,181 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/27 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (2,247 students vs. 2,189 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Delaware Valley University for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Susquahanna than Delaware Valley University ($56,600.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Delaware Valley University ($27,258 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware Valley University are 6.4% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($14,750 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 49.9% larger than aid received Delaware Valley University ($45,318 vs. $30,241)
Delaware Valley University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Delaware Valley University .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Susquahanna (78.7%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Delaware Valley University (77% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware Valley University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/