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Overview |
Delaware Valley University | VMI | ||
| Location | Doylestown, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,189 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delval.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware Valley University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,680 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,680 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,401 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,241 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Delaware Valley University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 2,181 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Delaware Valley University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware Valley University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Delaware Valley University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Delaware Valley University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Delaware Valley University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (2,189 students vs. 1,560 students)
Delaware Valley University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware Valley University or VMI?
- Delaware Valley University is 303.7% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at VMI than Delaware Valley University ($40,778.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Delaware Valley University ($17,229 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 34.2% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($10,990 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 120.2% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($30,241 vs. $13,735)
Delaware Valley University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware Valley University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Delaware Valley University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 145 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming VMI students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than VMI (81.7%)
Delaware Valley University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware Valley University or VMI? 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 VMI and Delaware Valley University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Delaware Valley University (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $19,000 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $43,100)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware Valley University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/