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Overview |
Catawba College | D&E College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, NC | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,172 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #515 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | catawba.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catawba College | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,868 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,868 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,576 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,701 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,913 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Catawba College | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,199 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 2,146 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Catawba College | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catawba College | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
Catawba College | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 19% |
Students |
Catawba College | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Catawba College | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catawba College is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,172 students vs. 650 students)
Catawba College vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catawba College or D&E College?
- Catawba College is 10% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($32,868.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Catawba College than Davis & Elkins College ($32,868.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Catawba College than D&E College ($19,701 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 14.3% lower than costs at Catawba College ($10,125 vs. $11,576)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Catawba College as Davis & Elkins College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catawba College students is 7.1% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($26,913 vs. $25,119)
Catawba College vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catawba College 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 Catawba College .
- The average SAT score at Catawba College (990) is 62 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Catawba College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman Catawba College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Catawba College (67.1%)
Catawba College vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catawba College 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 Catawba College.
- The graduation rate at Catawba College is higher than Davis & Elkins College (54% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Catawba College earn on average $4,500 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $1,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Catawba College graduates. ($23,712 vs. $25,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Catawba College graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Catawba College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/