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Overview |
UD | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 2,189 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $40,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $40,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $28,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $30,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
UD | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UD | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UD | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 2,189 students)
UD vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 189.7% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Delaware Valley University than University of Delaware ($40,680.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Delaware Valley University ($17,716 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware Valley University are 0.6% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($14,750 vs. $14,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than University of Delaware (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 132.7% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($30,241 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD 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 UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 204 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming UD students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Delaware Valley University (78% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $18,200 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $43,100)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $1,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($24,203 vs. $26,000)
- UD graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware Valley University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/