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Overview |
McKendree University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 2,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,660 | $40,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,660 | $40,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,200 | $28,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,269 | $30,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,652 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 1,694 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1070/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McKendree University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
McKendree University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 45% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| 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
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (2,189 students vs. 2,075 students)
McKendree University vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 24.6% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Delaware Valley University than McKendree University ($40,680.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Delaware Valley University ($25,200 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 20.2% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,270 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than McKendree University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 35.8% larger than aid received McKendree University ($30,241 vs. $22,269)
McKendree University vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University 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 McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at McKendree University (1006) is 12 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming McKendree University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
McKendree University vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University 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 McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than McKendree University (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,100)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/