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Overview |
Alderson Broaddus College | WVU | ||
| Location | Philippi, WV | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ab.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alderson Broaddus College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,170 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,499 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,656 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Alderson Broaddus College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,693 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,041 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alderson Broaddus College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Alderson Broaddus College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alderson Broaddus College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Alderson Broaddus College | WVU | ||
| 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 University is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 767 students)
Alderson Broaddus College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alderson Broaddus College or WVU?
- Alderson Broaddus College is 233.3% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Alderson Broaddus College than West Virginia University ($31,200.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Alderson Broaddus College ($12,202 vs. $19,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 14.2% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($10,170 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 111% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($24,656 vs. $11,685)
Alderson Broaddus College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alderson Broaddus College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Alderson Broaddus College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 98 points higher than at Alderson Broaddus College (980)
- Incoming WVU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (21)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (3.2)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
Alderson Broaddus College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alderson Broaddus College or WVU? 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 WVU and Alderson Broaddus College.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Alderson Broaddus College (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Alderson Broaddus College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,900)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $1,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/