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Overview |
Greensboro College | D&E College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 898 | 683 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greensboro.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greensboro College | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,300 | $30,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $30,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,964 | $10,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,783 | $19,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,676 | $24,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Greensboro College | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,143 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 2,893 | 541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.2% | 43.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1100 | 880/1125 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Greensboro College | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greensboro College | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Greensboro College | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 19% |
Students |
Greensboro College | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Greensboro College | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Greensboro College is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (898 students vs. 683 students)
Greensboro College vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greensboro College or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Greensboro College for in-state tuition ($30,360.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at D&E College than Greensboro College ($30,360.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Greensboro College ($19,762 vs. $19,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 14.8% lower than costs at Greensboro College ($10,425 vs. $11,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Greensboro College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 67.8% larger than aid received Greensboro College ($24,629 vs. $14,676)
Greensboro College vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greensboro College 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 Greensboro College .
- The average SAT score at Davis & Elkins College (928) is 36 points higher than at Greensboro College (892)
- Incoming D&E College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Greensboro College (18)
- Accepted freshman Greensboro College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.35) as students at D&E College (3.35)
- Greensboro College has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than D&E College (58.2%)
Greensboro College vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greensboro College 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 Greensboro College.
- The graduation rate at Greensboro College is higher than Davis & Elkins College (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Greensboro College earn on average $2,200 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Greensboro College graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Greensboro College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greensboro College 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/