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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn USJ RIC Penn State Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus SUNY Cortland Penn State Brandywine| Eastern Connecticut State University | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 2,189 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $40,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $40,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $28,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $30,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 |
ECSU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 45% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 2,189 students)
ECSU vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 510.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307% higher at Delaware Valley University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($40,680.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Delaware Valley University ($21,205 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware Valley University are 17% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,750 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 206.5% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($30,241 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,100)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/