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Overview |
BC- Bellevue College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Bellevue, WA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,617 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellevuecollege.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC- Bellevue College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,928 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,607 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,952 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,404 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,823 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 23% | 90% |
Admission |
BC- Bellevue College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2024 |
Academics |
BC- Bellevue College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC- Bellevue College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,333 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $240 |
Diversity |
BC- Bellevue College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 46% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
BC- Bellevue College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 17% | ||
Campus |
BC- Bellevue College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellevue College is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (10,617 students vs. 3,785 students)
BC- Bellevue College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC- Bellevue College or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 106.8% more expensive to attend than BC- Bellevue College for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $3,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at WVSU than Bellevue College ($13,810.00 vs. $9,607.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellevue College than WVSU ($11,404 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 47% lower than costs at Bellevue College ($12,214 vs. $17,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Bellevue College (90% vs. 23%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 39% larger than aid received Bellevue College ($9,482 vs. $6,823)
Which college is harder to get into, BC- Bellevue College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or BC- Bellevue College .
BC- Bellevue College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC- Bellevue 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 BC- Bellevue College.
- Graduates from Bellevue College earn on average $15,800 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $32,700)
- Bellevue College students graduate with a $11,917 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($11,333 vs. $23,250)
- BC- Bellevue College graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($117 vs. $240)
- More BC- Bellevue College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/