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Overview |
York | D&E College | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
York | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
York | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $245 |
Diversity |
York | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 19% |
Students |
York | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 34% | ||
Campus |
York | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 650 students)
York vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 331.2% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.8% higher at D&E College than CUNY York College ($29,880.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than D&E College ($6,670 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 77% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($10,125 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than CUNY York College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 178% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($25,119 vs. $9,036)
York vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York 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 York .
- The average SAT score at Davis & Elkins College (928) is 43 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at York (3.15)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than York (59.1%)
York vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at D&E College is higher than CUNY York College (36% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $5,700 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $37,500)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $14,912 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($8,800 vs. $23,712)
- York graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($90 vs. $245)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/