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Overview |
Brevard College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Brevard, NC | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 759 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brevard.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brevard College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,220 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,027 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Brevard College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,206 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 880 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1155 | 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 |
Brevard College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brevard College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brevard College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Brevard College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Brevard College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (951 students vs. 759 students)
Brevard College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brevard College or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Brevard College ($31,698.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Brevard College ($20,470 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 16.3% lower than costs at Brevard College ($10,660 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 32.7% larger than aid received Brevard College ($26,575 vs. $20,027)
Brevard College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brevard College 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 Brevard College .
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Brevard College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brevard College 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 Brevard College.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Brevard College (55% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $14,500 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/