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Overview |
Westfield State University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Westfield State University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $268 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 2,178 students)
Westfield State University vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 3,972.2% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 460.3% higher at Delaware Valley University than Westfield State University ($39,500.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than Delaware Valley University ($18,021 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 15.2% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,894 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Westfield State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 311.8% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($28,430 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University 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 Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 7 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Westfield State University vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University 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 Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Delaware Valley University (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $43,100)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($235 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westfield State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/