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RU UVA St. Andrews University Greensboro College Longwood University AUM Ferrum College JMU Old Dominion North Carolina Wesleyan College Aurora University ETSU| Averett University | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,363 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,640 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,640 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,781 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,246 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
AU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,324 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,767 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | 915/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $215 |
Diversity |
AU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
AU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 21% | ||
Campus |
AU | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,363 students)
AU vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or UVa-Wise?
- Averett University is 523.2% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at AU than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($37,640.00 vs. $25,419.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than AU ($9,923 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 4.9% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($11,360 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 83.6% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($26,246 vs. $14,299)
AU vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or AU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Virginia's College at Wise (942) is 29 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming AU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
AU vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $6,300 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $4,173 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($20,827 vs. $25,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/