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Overview |
Anderson University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 |
Anderson University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Anderson University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | 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
- Anderson University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 951 students)
Anderson University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Anderson University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Anderson University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($33,070.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Anderson University ($20,470 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 7.1% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,660 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 0.2% larger than aid received West Virginia Wesleyan College ($26,629 vs. $26,575)
Anderson University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University 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 Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 35 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than West Virginia Wesleyan College (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,400)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Anderson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/