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Overview |
Barton College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,259 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #960 | #1003 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,600 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,600 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,804 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,334 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Barton College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,228 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 830/1073 | ||
| 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 |
Barton College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Barton College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Barton College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Barton College based on total student enrollment (3,458 students vs. 1,259 students)
Barton College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or WVSU?
- Barton College is 317.6% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($35,600.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.2% higher at Barton College than West Virginia State University ($35,600.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Barton College ($10,878 vs. $23,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 0.9% lower than costs at Barton College ($12,936 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 181.1% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($24,334 vs. $8,657)
Barton College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Barton College (959) is 32 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Barton College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Barton College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Barton College (95.9%)
Barton College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton 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 Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Barton College is higher than West Virginia State University (47% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Barton College earn on average $6,000 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($38,700 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Barton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/