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Overview |
Kent State | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Kent State | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 2,178 students)
Kent State vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 221% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.5% higher at Delaware Valley University than Kent State University at Kent ($39,500.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Delaware Valley University ($19,046 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 17.2% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,676 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 198% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($28,430 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State 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 Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 73 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Kent State University at Kent (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $175 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($267 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/