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Overview |
Methodist | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Methodist | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Methodist | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
Methodist | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | 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 Methodist based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 1,811 students)
Methodist vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Methodist for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $37,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Delaware Valley University than Methodist University ($39,500.00 vs. $37,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Methodist University than Delaware Valley University ($28,129 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Methodist University are 15.8% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,828 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 12.1% larger than aid received Methodist University ($28,430 vs. $25,361)
Methodist vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist 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 Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 39 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Methodist vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist 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 Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Methodist University (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $600 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/