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RU UVA St. Andrews University Longwood University AUM Marshall University JMU Hondros College Old Dominion Waynesburg College West Virginia Wesleyan College Alderson Broaddus College| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Davis & Elkins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UVa-Wise | D&E College | ||
| Location | Wise, VA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 683 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uvawise.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UVa-Wise | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,040 | $30,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,182 | $30,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,535 | $10,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,409 | $19,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,702 | $24,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UVa-Wise | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | 541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 43.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1175 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
UVa-Wise | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UVa-Wise | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,827 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $245 |
Diversity |
UVa-Wise | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 19% |
Students |
UVa-Wise | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UVa-Wise | 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
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 683 students)
UVa-Wise vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UVa-Wise or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 402.6% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($30,360.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at D&E College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($30,360.00 vs. $26,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than D&E College ($10,409 vs. $19,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 20.2% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($10,425 vs. $12,535)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise as Davis & Elkins College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 79.7% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($24,629 vs. $13,702)
UVa-Wise vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UVa-Wise 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 UVa-Wise .
- The average SAT score at The University of Virginia's College at Wise (942) is 14 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming UVa-Wise students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than D&E College (58.2%)
UVa-Wise vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UVa-Wise 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 UVa-Wise.
- The graduation rate at UVa-Wise is higher than Davis & Elkins College (39% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $4,600 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,500)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $2,885 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($20,827 vs. $23,712)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($215 vs. $245)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/