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Overview |
Wright State | D&E College | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Wright State | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
Wright State | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 19% |
Students |
Wright State | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 650 students)
Wright State vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 176.3% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at D&E College than Wright State University Main Campus ($29,880.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than D&E College ($15,650 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 5.5% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($10,125 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 183.3% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($25,119 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright 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 Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 106 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Wright State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than D&E College (75.3%)
Wright State vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright 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 Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is higher than Davis & Elkins College (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $5,900 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $1,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($23,712 vs. $25,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/