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University of Maine CCSU Bridgewater State Husson University USJ Salem State University Penn State Westfield State University Rutgers SUNY Cortland Penn State Brandywine Amherst| University of Southern Maine | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1010/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 2,178 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 389.8% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at Delaware Valley University than University of Southern Maine ($39,500.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Delaware Valley University ($12,343 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 35.9% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($10,924 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 194.1% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($28,430 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 10 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than University of Southern Maine (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $500 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/