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Overview |
Nichols | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nichols | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 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 |
Nichols | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Nichols | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | 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 Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Delaware Valley University than Nichols College ($39,500.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Delaware Valley University ($27,192 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 5.2% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($14,110 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Nichols College ($28,430 vs. $26,515)
Nichols vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols 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 Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Nichols vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols 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 Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Nichols College (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/