West Virginia State University (WVSU) vs D&E College

West Virginia State University and Davis & Elkins College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in West Virginia, offer unique educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. West Virginia State University, a public university with an acceptance rate of 88%, boasts a larger student body, with over 2,500 undergraduates, and is renowned for its strong programs in education, nursing, and business. Davis & Elkins College, a private liberal arts college with a more selective acceptance rate of 67%, offers a smaller, close-knit community with approximately 900 undergraduates and excels in fields such as business, biology, and psychology. While both institutions provide quality education, their distinct characteristics cater to different student preferences and academic goals. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details and discover which institution aligns best with your educational aspirations.

	Davis & Elkins College	West Virginia State University
Overview
Location	Elkins, West Virginia	Institute, West Virginia
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	56.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	77.6%	96.6%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $20 Graduate: $28
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	813	2,959
Total number of admissions given out	631	2,857
Admitted students who chose to enroll	170	305
Yield rate	26.9%	10.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$43,430	In state: $22,677 Out of state: $28,365
Average net price	$18,826	$10,889
Tuition	$29,280	In state: $7,912 Out of state: $13,600
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,200 Meal plan: $5,600	Room/dormitory: $7,762 Meal plan: $5,314
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $25,125	89.0% Average amount $8,961
Students receiving federal student loan	71.0% Average amount $5,632	49.0% Average amount $7,576
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $10,860	2.0% Average amount $6,704

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	661 Men 40.8% Women 59.2%	3,281 Men 41.9% Women 58.1%
Graduate students	N/A	134 Men 41.8% Women 58.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	45.8%	22.6%
International students	7.0%	1.6%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	688	369
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	West Virginia Pennsylvania Maryland California Virginia	West Virginia Ohio Maryland Georgia

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Education Social Sciences	Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting Education Liberal Arts Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	45.2%	29.6%
Dropout rate	51.0%	47.3%
Transferred out	3.3%	19.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $50,022 Year 3: $53,825 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,503 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,198 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $36,756 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,938 Year 2: $29,141 Year 3: $36,314 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,771 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $34,416 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,256 Year 2: $27,504 Year 3: $32,672 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,227 Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: $32,224 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,815 Year 2: $28,816 Year 3: $30,768 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,073 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $19,116 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,654 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,626 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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