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Overview |
Syracuse | D&E College | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Syracuse | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Syracuse | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
Syracuse | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 650 students)
Syracuse vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or D&E College?
- Syracuse University is 95.6% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.6% higher at Syracuse than Davis & Elkins College ($58,440.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Syracuse ($20,126 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 69.6% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($10,125 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Syracuse University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 38.3% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($34,737 vs. $25,119)
Syracuse vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse 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 Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 267 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse 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 Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Davis & Elkins College (80% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $28,400 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/