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Overview |
SUNY Cortland | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Cortland, NY | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,690 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cortland.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cortland | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,304 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Cortland | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,711 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 7,001 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | 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 |
SUNY Cortland | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cortland | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
SUNY Cortland | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 96% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 45% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cortland | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 2,178 students)
SUNY Cortland vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cortland or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 458.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland 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 Cortland ($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 Cortland than Delaware Valley University ($18,304 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 9% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($13,620 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 203.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($28,430 vs. $9,369)
SUNY Cortland vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
SUNY Cortland vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Delaware Valley University (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $4,200 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $43,100)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/