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Overview |
JCU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 2,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $40,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $40,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $28,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $30,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 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 |
JCU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $268 |
Diversity |
JCU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
JCU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 45% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 2,189 students)
JCU vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Delaware Valley University?
- John Carroll University is 16.3% more expensive to attend than Delaware Valley University for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at JCU than Delaware Valley University ($47,300.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware Valley University than JCU ($28,401 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 4.2% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($14,160 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 7% larger than aid received Delaware Valley University ($32,359 vs. $30,241)
JCU vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU 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 JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 133 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman JCU 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 JCU (81.1%)
JCU vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Delaware Valley University (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,939)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/