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Overview |
Howard Payne University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Brownwood, TX | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 838 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hputx.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard Payne University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,850 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,850 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,616 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,117 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,817 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard Payne University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,233 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 768 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 |
Howard Payne University | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard Payne University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,686 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $245 |
Diversity |
Howard Payne University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 19% |
Students |
Howard Payne University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Howard Payne University | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard Payne University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (838 students vs. 650 students)
Howard Payne University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard Payne University or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Howard Payne University for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $27,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at D&E College than Howard Payne University ($29,880.00 vs. $27,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Howard Payne University ($20,126 vs. $24,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard Payne University are 5.3% lower than costs at Davis & Elkins College ($9,616 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Howard Payne University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 33.5% larger than aid received Howard Payne University ($25,119 vs. $18,817)
Howard Payne University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard Payne University or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Howard Payne University .
- The average SAT score at Howard Payne University (965) is 37 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Howard Payne University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Howard Payne University (3.3)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Howard Payne University (62.3%)
Howard Payne University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard Payne University or D&E College? 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 D&E College and Howard Payne University.
- The graduation rate at Howard Payne University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (46% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Howard Payne University earn on average $2,800 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $1,974 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard Payne University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $25,686)
- D&E College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Howard Payne University graduates. ($245 vs. $265)
- More Howard Payne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/