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Overview |
Springfield College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 2,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $40,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $40,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $28,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $30,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Springfield College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 2,189 students)
Springfield College vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Delaware Valley University?
- Springfield College is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Delaware Valley University for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Springfield College than Delaware Valley University ($42,566.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware Valley University than Springfield College ($28,401 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 3.9% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($14,202 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Springfield College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Springfield College ($30,241 vs. $28,817)
Springfield College vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College 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 Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 48 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College 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 Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Delaware Valley University (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $43,100)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/