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WVU WVSU Fairmont State University of Charleston Concord University ECU Old Dominion ETSU Ohio University Shepherd University University of Richmond Frostburg State University| Davis & Elkins College | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
D&E College | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Elkins, WV | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 650 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dewv.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
D&E College | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,880 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,880 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,126 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,119 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
D&E College | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 958 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 721 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 1/14 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1125 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
D&E College | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
D&E College | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $239 |
Diversity |
D&E College | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
D&E College | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 20% | ||
Campus |
D&E College | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 650 students)
D&E College vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, D&E College or Marshall University?
- Davis & Elkins College is 315.6% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at D&E College than Marshall University ($29,880.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than D&E College ($8,756 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 16.9% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,125 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 123.9% larger than aid received Marshall University ($25,119 vs. $11,221)
D&E College vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, D&E College or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or D&E College .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 100 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than D&E College (75.3%)
D&E College vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, D&E College or Marshall University? 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 Marshall University and D&E College.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $2,700 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,500)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $578 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($23,134 vs. $23,712)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($239 vs. $245)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/