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USJ Penn State Penn State Brandywine SUNY Cortland Stockton WCU SUNY College at Oneonta Penn State Abington| Delaware Valley University | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,189 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,680 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,680 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,401 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,241 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 2,181 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Delaware Valley University | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $129 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 2,189 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Delaware Valley University for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Jefferson than Delaware Valley University ($44,400.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware Valley University than Jefferson ($28,401 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware Valley University are 16.9% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($14,750 vs. $17,246)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 9.3% larger than aid received Delaware Valley University ($33,063 vs. $30,241)
Delaware Valley University vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Delaware Valley University .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Jefferson (86.1%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Delaware Valley University.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $79,800 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $43,100)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($129 vs. $268)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware Valley University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/