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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 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 |
Buffalo State College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $268 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 2,178 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 458.7% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.6% higher at Delaware Valley University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($39,500.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Delaware Valley University ($13,812 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 3.2% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($14,386 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 164.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($28,430 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 93 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Buffalo State College vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $26,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($221 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/