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ECSU SCSU CCSU USJ Buffalo State College Penn State UConn SUNY Cortland Penn State Brandywine SUNY-Potsdam Stockton Western New England University| Western Connecticut State University | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
WestConn | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 45% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,178 students)
WestConn vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 511.1% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.1% higher at Delaware Valley University than Western Connecticut State University ($39,500.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Delaware Valley University ($15,862 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 1.9% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($14,568 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 213.9% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($28,430 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,100)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/