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UB Fisher Canisius St. Bona USJ SUNY at Geneseo Penn State Le Moyne College SUNY Brockport Alfred University SUNY Cortland Penn State Brandywine| Niagara University | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Niagara University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Niagara University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | 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
- Niagara University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,178 students)
Niagara University vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Delaware Valley University than Niagara University ($39,500.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Delaware Valley University ($18,165 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 16.9% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,700 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Delaware Valley University ($29,898 vs. $28,430)
Niagara University vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara 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 Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 43 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Niagara University (89.5%)
Niagara University vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara 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 Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Delaware Valley University (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates of Niagara University and Delaware Valley University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($43,100 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/