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UB JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU| D'Youville College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
D'Youville College | SU | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,544 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dyc.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
D'Youville College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,268 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,559 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
D'Youville College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,295 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 1,890 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 885/1190 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
D'Youville College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
D'Youville College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
D'Youville College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
D'Youville College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 42% | ||
Campus |
D'Youville College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than D'Youville College based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 2,544 students)
D'Youville College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, D'Youville College or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than D'Youville College for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at SU than D'Youville College ($34,614.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at D'Youville College than SU ($20,268 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 0% lower than costs at D'Youville College ($11,800 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than D'Youville College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 6.8% larger than aid received D'Youville College ($24,100 vs. $22,559)
D'Youville College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, D'Youville College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or D'Youville College .
- The average SAT score at D'Youville College (1036) is 31 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming D'Youville College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at D'Youville College (3.68)
- D'Youville College has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than SU (77.8%)
D'Youville College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, D'Youville College or SU? 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 SU and D'Youville College.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than D'Youville College (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from D'Youville College earn on average $5,400 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University and D'Youville College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shenandoah University and D'Youville College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More D'Youville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/