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UNCG ASU WCU UNC Charlotte Coastal Carolina UNCW NC State WVU UNC Chapel Hill Old Dominion Campbell University Elon| East Carolina University | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
ECU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 1010/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $268 |
Diversity |
ECU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
ECU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 45% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 2,178 students)
ECU vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 787.2% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.6% higher at Delaware Valley University than East Carolina University ($39,500.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Delaware Valley University ($14,410 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 37.3% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($10,816 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than East Carolina University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 215.2% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($28,430 vs. $9,020)
ECU vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU 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 ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 59 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at ECU (3.33)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than ECU (92.3%)
ECU vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU 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 ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Delaware Valley University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $800 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $43,100)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $1,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $26,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($256 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/