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Overview |
Wingate University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,396 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,706 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,706 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,823 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,262 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wingate University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,292 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 17,482 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 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 |
Wingate University | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $245 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 19% |
Students |
Wingate University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | 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
- Wingate University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (3,396 students vs. 650 students)
Wingate University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or D&E College?
- Wingate University is 36.2% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at Wingate University than Davis & Elkins College ($40,706.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than D&E College ($18,823 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 3.2% lower than costs at Wingate University ($10,125 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Wingate University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 44.4% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($36,262 vs. $25,119)
Wingate University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University 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 Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 112 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Wingate University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than D&E College (75.3%)
Wingate University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University 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 Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (53% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $15,400 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $2,788 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $26,500)
- D&E College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($245 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/