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UB LVC Millersville University of Pennsylvania Ursinus College University of Scranton Messiah College WCU Saint Joseph's University Duquesne University Gannon University Penn State Susquahanna| D'Youville College | Elizabethtown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
D'Youville College | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #280 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dyc.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
D'Youville College | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,980 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,980 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,053 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
D'Youville College | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,115 | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | 2,618 | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1025/1265 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 |
D'Youville College | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
D'Youville College | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
D'Youville College | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
D'Youville College | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 27% | ||
Campus |
D'Youville College | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- D'Youville College is larger than than Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 2,021 students)
D'Youville College vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, D'Youville College or Elizabethtown College?
- Elizabethtown College is 16.8% more expensive to attend than D'Youville College for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Elizabethtown College than D'Youville College ($35,020.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at D'Youville College than Elizabethtown College ($21,755 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at D'Youville College are 33.1% lower than costs at Elizabethtown College ($9,500 vs. $12,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than D'Youville College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by D'Youville College students is 3% larger than aid received Elizabethtown College ($22,053 vs. $21,405)
D'Youville College vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, D'Youville College or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or D'Youville College .
- The average SAT score at Elizabethtown College (1125) is 89 points higher than at D'Youville College (1036)
- Incoming Elizabethtown College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at D'Youville College (23)
- Accepted freshman D'Youville College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Elizabethtown College (3.66)
- D'Youville College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Elizabethtown College (81.1%)
D'Youville College vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, D'Youville College or Elizabethtown College? 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 Elizabethtown College and D'Youville College.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than D'Youville College (79% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from D'Youville College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $51,800)
- D'Youville College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- D'Youville College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D'Youville College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/