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Overview |
EC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 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 |
EC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
EC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
EC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 45% | ||
Campus |
EC | 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
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 12% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Delaware Valley University than Elmira College ($39,500.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Delaware Valley University ($24,040 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 10.9% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($13,388 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Elmira College ($28,430 vs. $27,091)
EC vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC 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 EC .
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Delaware Valley University (95.4%)
EC vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Delaware Valley University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/