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Overview |
KY State | D&E College | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
KY State | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $245 |
Diversity |
KY State | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 19% |
Students |
KY State | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 34% | ||
Campus |
KY State | 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
- Kentucky State University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 650 students)
KY State vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 280.4% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.7% higher at D&E College than Kentucky State University ($29,880.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than D&E College ($11,473 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 25.4% lower than costs at Davis & Elkins College ($8,076 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 204.2% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($25,119 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State 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 KY State .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky State University (931) is 3 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming KY State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than D&E College (75.3%)
KY State vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at D&E College is higher than Kentucky State University (36% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Davis & Elkins College earn on average $6,500 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $31,000)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $5,288 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($23,712 vs. $29,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($245 vs. $299)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/