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Overview |
Anderson University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 683 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,590 | $30,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,590 | $30,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $10,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,914 | $19,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,121 | $24,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,661 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 3,024 | 541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 43.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
Anderson University | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 19% |
Students |
Anderson University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | 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
- Anderson University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,255 students vs. 683 students)
Anderson University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or D&E College?
- Anderson University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($34,590.00 vs. $30,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Anderson University than Davis & Elkins College ($34,590.00 vs. $30,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Anderson University ($19,762 vs. $21,914)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 17.5% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,425 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Davis & Elkins College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 10.1% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($27,121 vs. $24,629)
Anderson University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson 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 Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 122 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (58.2%) than Anderson University (53.4%)
Anderson University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (63% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $2,900 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/