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Overview |
D&E College | WVU | ||
| Location | Elkins, WV | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 650 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dewv.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
D&E College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,880 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,880 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,126 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,119 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
D&E College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 958 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 721 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 1/14 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1125 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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&E College | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
D&E College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $248 |
Diversity |
D&E College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
D&E College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 57% | ||
Campus |
D&E College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 650 students)
D&E College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, D&E College or WVU?
- Davis & Elkins College is 219.2% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at D&E College than West Virginia University ($29,880.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than D&E College ($12,202 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 14.7% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($10,125 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 115% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($25,119 vs. $11,685)
D&E College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, D&E College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or D&E College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 150 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming WVU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than D&E College (75.3%)
D&E College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, D&E College or WVU? 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 WVU and D&E College.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Davis & Elkins College (57% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $13,100 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $289 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($23,712 vs. $24,001)
- D&E College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/