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Overview |
Allen University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 683 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allenuniversity.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,540 | $30,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,540 | $30,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,584 | $10,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,058 | $19,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,755 | $24,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Allen University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,658 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 1,175 | 541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.1%Open | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5%Open | 43.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1125 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Allen University | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,119 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $383 | $245 |
Diversity |
Allen University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 98% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Allen University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Allen University | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Davis & Elkins College is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (683 students vs. 677 students)
Allen University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen University or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 142.1% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($30,360.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.1% higher at D&E College than Allen University ($30,360.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than D&E College ($11,058 vs. $19,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 21.4% lower than costs at Davis & Elkins College ($8,584 vs. $10,425)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Allen University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 79.1% larger than aid received Allen University ($24,629 vs. $13,755)
Allen University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allen 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 Allen University .
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (58.2%) than Allen University (32.1%)
Allen University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen 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 Allen University.
- Graduates from Davis & Elkins College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $24,300)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $13,407 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $37,119)
- D&E College graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($245 vs. $383)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/