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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | Pitt | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,189 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,680 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,680 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,401 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,241 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 2,181 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 2,189 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or Pitt?
- Delaware Valley University is 101.8% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Delaware Valley University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($40,680.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Delaware Valley University ($24,338 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 9.9% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($13,420 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 186.6% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($30,241 vs. $10,551)
Delaware Valley University vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 278 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Delaware Valley University vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Delaware Valley University (79% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $14,900 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,909)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/