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Overview |
University of Charleston | D&E College | ||
| Location | Charleston, WV | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,758 | 683 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #698 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucwv.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Charleston | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,342 | $30,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,342 | $30,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,162 | $10,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,100 | $19,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,439 | $24,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Charleston | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,635 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 1,055 | 541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 43.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | 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 |
University of Charleston | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Charleston | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $245 |
Diversity |
University of Charleston | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 19% |
Students |
University of Charleston | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Charleston | 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 683 students)
University of Charleston vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Charleston or D&E College?
- University of Charleston is 6.5% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($32,342.00 vs. $30,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at University of Charleston than Davis & Elkins College ($32,342.00 vs. $30,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than University of Charleston ($19,762 vs. $21,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 7.1% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($10,425 vs. $11,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than University of Charleston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 5.1% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($24,629 vs. $23,439)
University of Charleston vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Charleston 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 University of Charleston .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 66 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than D&E College (58.2%)
University of Charleston vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Charleston 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 University of Charleston.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Davis & Elkins College (51% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $7,700 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,500)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $3,212 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,712)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/