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Overview |
Alderson Broaddus College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Philippi, WV | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ab.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alderson Broaddus College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,170 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,499 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,656 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Alderson Broaddus College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,693 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,041 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 |
Alderson Broaddus College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alderson Broaddus College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Alderson Broaddus College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Alderson Broaddus College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Alderson Broaddus College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 767 students)
Alderson Broaddus College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alderson Broaddus College or WVSU?
- Alderson Broaddus College is 284.1% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.9% higher at Alderson Broaddus College than West Virginia State University ($31,200.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Alderson Broaddus College ($11,684 vs. $19,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 20.1% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,170 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 160% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($24,656 vs. $9,482)
Alderson Broaddus College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alderson Broaddus College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Alderson Broaddus College .
- The average SAT score at Alderson Broaddus College (980) is 53 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Alderson Broaddus College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (3.2)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
Alderson Broaddus College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alderson Broaddus College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Alderson Broaddus College.
- The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus College is higher than West Virginia State University (49% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $13,200 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/