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Overview |
Eastern | D&E College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $245 |
Diversity |
Eastern | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Eastern | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 650 students)
Eastern vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 213.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at D&E College than Eastern Kentucky University ($29,880.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than D&E College ($10,806 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 2.3% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,125 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 137.4% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($25,119 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 100 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Davis & Elkins College (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $400 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,500)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $17 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $23,712)
- Davis & Elkins College and Eastern graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($245 vs. $245)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern 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/