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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
TU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
TU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 45% | ||
Campus |
TU | 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
- Towson University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 2,178 students)
TU vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 445.7% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at Delaware Valley University than Towson University ($39,500.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Delaware Valley University ($14,443 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 8.9% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($13,642 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 149.1% larger than aid received Towson University ($28,430 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 87 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Delaware Valley University (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $43,100)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- TU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/