by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of students are not billed the complete price tag of a school. Rather, they are presented a financial aid deal that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The price tag of going to Delaware Valley University can appear overpowering, but remember that the majority of students obtain some kind of financial assistance.
Just what financing solutions does DelVal deliver, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep scrolling for answers. Read on to learn what amount of financial assistance will be accessible to you.
How much aid you qualify for depends largely on your family’s financial circumstances. Read on to get a sense of the financial assistance available at Delaware Valley University.
Colleges use loans, grants, scholarships and work-study to minimize what students actually pay out of pocket. However, some types of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will receive more than others.
Looking at the entering class at Delaware Valley University, 100% of the incoming full-time class was awarded financial aid (about 484 freshmen).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 100% | $30,894 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 100% | $27,534 |
| Federal Pell grants | 35% | $5,831 |
| State/local grants | 24% | $4,806 |
| Federal student loans | 89% | $5,836 |
Gift aid — grants and scholarships — beats loans every time because none of it has to be repaid. At DelVal, roughly 90% of undergrads got grants or scholarships worth on average $29,279 (for some 1579 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 90% | $29,279 |
| Federal Pell grants | 30% | $5,840 |
| Federal student loans | 75% | $6,807 |
For students living on campus and receiving title-IV aid, grants averaged $31,655.
How much a family pays depends heavily on income, because most aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $21,222 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $23,184 |
| Over $75,000 | $31,018 |
The numbers above are post-aid net prices, so they already account for grants and scholarships.
After grants and scholarships come off the published price, what remains is the net price — the best estimate of true out-of-pocket cost.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $28,278 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $27,243 |
For a customized cost estimate, visit DelVal’s NPC: delval.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx.
The median federal debt load at DelVal comes to $17,500 in federal student debt.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $17,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $25,000 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $265.04/mo |
The 10-year payment estimate assumes a standard federal repayment plan and the median graduate debt amount.
Looking only at the median can be misleading because it hides the spread. The figures below chart the debt distribution at DelVal.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $3,250 |
| 25th percentile | $5,500 |
| 75th percentile | $27,000 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $31,500 |
Debt outcomes are not uniform — they shift with income, first-generation status, and dependency.
By Family Income
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $17,366 |
| Middle income | $17,750 |
| High income | $17,200 |
First-Generation Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $17,500 |
| Continuing-generation students | $16,891 |
Dependent vs Independent Students
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $16,625 |
| Independent students | $19,806 |
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. DelVal.
Stafford loans make up the bulk of federal direct lending to undergraduates. The totals below capture Stafford lending at DelVal:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 8146 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $132,222,260 |
If you are a veteran or active-duty service member, the GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the primary federal programs you can use at this school.
GI Bill volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 33 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $524,239 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $15,886 |
Active-duty Tuition Assistance recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 8 |
| Total DoD amount | $15,625 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $1,953 |
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