ECU vs. Delaware Valley University

Comparable Facts

Compare East Carolina University in Greenville, NC with Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

East Carolina University is larger than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (26,940 students vs. 2,199 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• East Carolina University is located in Greenville, NC (Small City setting); Delaware Valley University is in Doylestown, PA (Large Suburban setting).
• East Carolina University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Delaware Valley University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: East Carolina University 17:1; Delaware Valley University 14:1.

ECU vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, ECU or Delaware Valley University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Delaware Valley University ($13,755 vs. $28,975).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 23.4% lower than at Delaware Valley University ($11,541 vs. $15,076).
• Delaware Valley University is 509.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than ECU (about $37,489 more per year; $44,850.00 vs. $7,361.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 89.7% higher at Delaware Valley University than at East Carolina University (about $21,212 more per year; $44,850.00 vs. $23,638.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Delaware Valley University than at East Carolina University (100% vs. 55%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 216% larger than aid received by East Carolina University students ($30,894 vs. $9,776).

ECU vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Delaware Valley University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Delaware Valley University and ECU.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Delaware Valley University (1200) is 40 points higher than at ECU (1160).
• Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (26 vs. 23 at ECU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: East Carolina University 1070/1240; Delaware Valley University 1090/1303.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: East Carolina University 21/26; Delaware Valley University 23/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: ECU - Test optional; Delaware Valley University - Test optional.
• Enrolled 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 (93.2%) than ECU (89.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 17.1% at ECU vs. 19.6% at Delaware Valley University.

ECU vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for ECU and Delaware Valley University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• East Carolina University's six-year graduation rate (59%) is higher than Delaware Valley University's (55%).
• Graduates from East Carolina University earn a median of about $800 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates about ten years after starting college ($43,900 vs. $43,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, East Carolina University graduates have a $1,212 lower median loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates ($24,788 vs. $26,000).
• Among borrowers, ECU graduates have an estimated $12 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.