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Overview |
University of Charleston | D&E College | ||
| Location | Charleston, WV | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,059 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucwv.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Charleston | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,308 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,422 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Charleston | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,571 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | 880/1125 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Charleston | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Charleston | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $245 |
Diversity |
University of Charleston | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 19% |
Students |
University of Charleston | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 34% | ||
Campus |
University of Charleston | 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 650 students)
University of Charleston vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Charleston or D&E College?
- University of Charleston is 5.1% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at University of Charleston than Davis & Elkins College ($31,400.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than University of Charleston ($20,126 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 0.7% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($10,125 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston as Davis & Elkins College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 12% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($25,119 vs. $22,422)
University of Charleston vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Charleston 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 University of Charleston .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 66 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
University of Charleston vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Charleston 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 University of Charleston.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Davis & Elkins College (51% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $7,700 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,500)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $3,212 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,712)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/