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Overview |
PLU | D&E College | ||
| Location | Tacoma, WA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,633 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plu.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLU | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,472 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,472 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,826 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,825 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,435 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
PLU | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,334 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 2,964 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 1253/1423 | 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 |
PLU | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLU | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,800 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $245 |
Diversity |
PLU | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
PLU | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 34% | ||
Campus |
PLU | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 650 students)
PLU vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLU or D&E College?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 65.6% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.6% higher at PLU than Davis & Elkins College ($49,472.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than PLU ($20,126 vs. $24,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 16.8% lower than costs at Pacific Lutheran University ($10,125 vs. $11,826)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 45% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($36,435 vs. $25,119)
PLU vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLU 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 PLU .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 189 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming PLU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than D&E College (75.3%)
PLU vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLU 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 PLU.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Davis & Elkins College (66% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $14,800 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $2,088 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($23,712 vs. $25,800)
- D&E College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($245 vs. $266)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/