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Overview |
Purchase College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,229 | 2,189 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purchase.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purchase College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $40,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $40,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,651 | $28,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,627 | $30,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Purchase College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,221 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 5,259 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purchase College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purchase College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Purchase College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Purchase College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Purchase 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
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (3,229 students vs. 2,189 students)
Purchase College vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purchase College or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 475.4% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.6% higher at Delaware Valley University than SUNY at Purchase College ($40,680.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Delaware Valley University ($18,651 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware Valley University are 4.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($14,750 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than SUNY at Purchase College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 214.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($30,241 vs. $9,627)
Purchase College vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purchase 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 Purchase College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Purchase College (1082) is 88 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Purchase College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Purchase College (72.8%)
Purchase College vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purchase 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 Purchase College.
- The graduation rate at Purchase College is higher than Delaware Valley University (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/