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Overview |
D&E College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Elkins, WV | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 683 | 2,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dewv.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
D&E College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,360 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,360 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,425 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,762 | $14,203 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,629 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
D&E College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 929 | 2,077 | ||
| Admitted | 541 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.8% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 1/14 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1125 | 890/1125 | ||
| 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 |
D&E College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
D&E College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $254 |
Diversity |
D&E College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 12% |
Students |
D&E College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 37% | ||
Campus |
D&E College | West Liberty University | ||
| 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (2,348 students vs. 683 students)
D&E College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, D&E College or West Liberty University?
- Davis & Elkins College is 248.3% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($30,360.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.5% higher at D&E College than West Liberty University ($30,360.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than D&E College ($14,203 vs. $19,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 2.6% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($10,425 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than West Liberty University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 276.2% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($24,629 vs. $6,547)
D&E College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, D&E College or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or D&E College .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 56 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than D&E College (58.2%)
D&E College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, D&E College or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and D&E College.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (46% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $400 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $905 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $24,617)
- D&E College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($245 vs. $254)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/