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Overview |
D&E College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Elkins, WV | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 683 | 1,448 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #806 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dewv.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
D&E College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,360 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,360 | $20,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,425 | $13,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,762 | $11,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,629 | $9,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
D&E College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 929 | 1,005 | ||
| Admitted | 541 | 613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.8% | 50.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.51 | ||
| 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 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
D&E College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
D&E College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $248 |
Diversity |
D&E College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 3% |
Students |
D&E College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 20% | ||
Campus |
D&E College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,448 students vs. 683 students)
D&E College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, D&E College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Davis & Elkins College is 276.5% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($30,360.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at D&E College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($30,360.00 vs. $20,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than D&E College ($11,015 vs. $19,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 24.9% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,425 vs. $13,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 157.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($24,629 vs. $9,577)
D&E College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, D&E College or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or D&E College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 54 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than D&E College (58.2%)
D&E College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, D&E College or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and D&E College.
- The graduation rate at D&E College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (36% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $13,100 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $289 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($23,712 vs. $24,001)
- D&E College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/