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Overview |
Tuskegee University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 880/1125 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $245 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 19% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 650 students)
Tuskegee University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 52.5% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at D&E College than Tuskegee University ($29,880.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Tuskegee University ($20,126 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 2.9% lower than costs at Davis & Elkins College ($9,844 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 297% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($25,119 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University 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 Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Tuskegee University (955) is 27 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (43% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $3,400 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $8,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $32,122)
- D&E College graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($245 vs. $332)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/