by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a D&E degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how D&E measures up.
D&E is ranked #1,831 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within West Virginia, it ranks #32 of 36 for value.
Among the majors D&E offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Nursing | #553 of 966 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #713 of 1,275 |
Read the full D&E value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Davis & Elkins College is ranked #32 out of #36 for West Virginia value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the D&E financial aid page to be sure.
Davis & Elkins College is ranked #1,831 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Davis & Elkins College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at D&E costs about $18,544. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $74,175 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $45,359 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $18,273 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $18,544 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $74,175 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the D&E net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a D&E degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $181,436 | — | — |
| All Students | $74,175 | #1,831 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $73,092 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $181,436 | — | — |
| All Students | $74,175 | #32 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $73,092 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at D&E shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,780 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,228 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,783 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,902 |
| Over $110K | $21,729 |
About 99% of D&E undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,493 per year. Get more details on the D&E financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average D&E cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.