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USJ Penn State SUNY Cortland Penn State Brandywine Stockton WCU SUNY College at Oneonta Penn State Abington Marietta College| Lake Erie College | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LEC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Painesville, OH | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 906 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lec.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
LEC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,588 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,588 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,842 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,678 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,417 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LEC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,085 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 587 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LEC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LEC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
LEC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
LEC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 45% | ||
Campus |
LEC | 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 LEC based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 906 students)
LEC vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LEC or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 17.6% more expensive to attend than LEC for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $33,588.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Delaware Valley University than Lake Erie College ($39,500.00 vs. $33,588.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Erie College than Delaware Valley University ($22,678 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 37% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($10,842 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 11.9% larger than aid received Lake Erie College ($28,430 vs. $25,417)
LEC vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LEC 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 LEC .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 5 points higher than at LEC (989)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at LEC (3.19)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than LEC (54.1%)
LEC vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LEC 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 LEC.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Lake Erie College (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $6,500 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $36,600)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LEC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LEC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LEC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/