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Overview |
Franciscan | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,750 | 2,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,070 | $40,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,070 | $40,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,540 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,490 | $28,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,561 | $30,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,265 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 1,636 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Franciscan | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $268 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Franciscan | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (3,750 students vs. 2,189 students)
Franciscan vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $32,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Delaware Valley University than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($40,680.00 vs. $32,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Delaware Valley University ($24,490 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 54.6% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($9,540 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 62.9% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($30,241 vs. $18,561)
Franciscan vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 171 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Franciscan (72.2%)
Franciscan vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan or Delaware Valley University? 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 Delaware Valley University and Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Delaware Valley University (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware Valley University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/