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Overview |
Howard | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 2,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $40,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $40,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $28,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $30,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Howard | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Howard | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 2,189 students)
Howard vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at Delaware Valley University than Howard University ($40,680.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware Valley University than Howard ($28,401 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware Valley University are 11.7% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,750 vs. $16,474)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 41.2% larger than aid received Howard University ($30,241 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard 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 Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 111 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Howard students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Delaware Valley University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/