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Overview |
EC | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EC | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
EC | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
EC | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
EC | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 34% | ||
Campus |
EC | DeSales 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
- DeSales University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 16.5% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at DeSales University than Elmira College ($41,100.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than DeSales University ($24,040 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 0.8% lower than costs at DeSales University ($13,388 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Elmira College ($27,824 vs. $27,091)
EC vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or EC .
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
EC vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC or DeSales 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 DeSales University and EC.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Elmira College (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $5,100 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $46,000)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/