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Overview |
Albion College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Albion College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Albion College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | West Virginia Wesleyan 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
- Albion College is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 951 students)
Albion College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Albion College is 71.7% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at Albion College than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($54,410.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($19,351 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 17% lower than costs at Albion College ($10,660 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 78.4% larger than aid received West Virginia Wesleyan College ($47,406 vs. $26,575)
Albion College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 89 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than West Virginia Wesleyan College (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $9,000 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $46,600)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/