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Overview |
SVU | D&E College | ||
| Location | Buena Vista, VA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svu.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
SVU | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,858 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,858 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,150 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,274 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,188 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SVU | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,090 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 1,084 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.4% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1250 | 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 |
SVU | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SVU | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,654 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $245 |
Diversity |
SVU | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
SVU | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 34% | ||
Campus |
SVU | 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
- Southern Virginia University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,053 students vs. 650 students)
SVU vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SVU or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 58.4% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.4% higher at D&E College than Southern Virginia University ($29,880.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than SVU ($20,126 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 10.7% lower than costs at Davis & Elkins College ($9,150 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 206.8% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($25,119 vs. $8,188)
SVU vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SVU 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 SVU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 113 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming SVU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than D&E College (75.3%)
SVU vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SVU 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 SVU.
- The graduation rate at D&E College is higher than Southern Virginia University (36% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $3,100 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $37,500)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $58 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $23,712)
- SVU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($244 vs. $245)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/