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Overview |
Salem State University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Salem State University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 2,178 students)
Salem State University vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 4,240.7% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 460.3% higher at Delaware Valley University than Salem State University ($39,500.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Delaware Valley University ($19,277 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware Valley University are 0.7% lower than costs at Salem State University ($14,850 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 232% larger than aid received Salem State University ($28,430 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State 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 Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Salem State University (92.7%)
Salem State University vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State 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 Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Salem State University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $43,100)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/