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Overview |
D&E College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Elkins, WV | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 650 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dewv.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
D&E College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,880 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,880 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,126 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,119 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
D&E College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 958 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 721 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 1/14 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1125 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
D&E College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $240 |
Diversity |
D&E College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 9% |
Students |
D&E College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 17% | ||
Campus |
D&E College | WVSU | ||
| 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 State University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 650 students)
D&E College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, D&E College or WVSU?
- Davis & Elkins College is 267.9% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.4% higher at D&E College than West Virginia State University ($29,880.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than D&E College ($11,684 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 20.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,125 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 164.9% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($25,119 vs. $9,482)
D&E College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, D&E College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or D&E College .
- The average SAT score at Davis & Elkins College (928) is 1 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming D&E College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than D&E College (75.3%)
D&E College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, D&E College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and D&E College.
- The graduation rate at D&E College is higher than West Virginia State University (36% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Davis & Elkins College earn on average $4,800 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $462 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,712)
- WVSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/