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UH at Manoa BYU BYU-I Muskingum Hawaii Pacific University Stanford| Brigham Young University Hawaii | Wheeling University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BYUH | Wheeling University | ||
| Location | Laie, HI | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,836 | 748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | byuh.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
BYUH | Wheeling University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,438 | $29,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,438 | $29,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,916 | $12,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,887 | $19,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,733 | $22,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 79% |
Admission |
BYUH | Wheeling University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,270 | 2,103 | ||
| Admitted | 481 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.9% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.6% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 985/1191 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BYUH | Wheeling University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BYUH | Wheeling University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,759 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $279 |
Diversity |
BYUH | Wheeling University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 38% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
BYUH | Wheeling University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 68% | ||
Campus |
BYUH | Wheeling University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Hawaii is larger than than Wheeling University based on total student enrollment (2,836 students vs. 748 students)
BYUH vs. Wheeling University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BYUH or Wheeling University?
- Wheeling University is 351.8% more expensive to attend than BYUH for in-state tuition ($29,090.00 vs. $6,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 351.8% higher at Wheeling University than Brigham Young University Hawaii ($29,090.00 vs. $6,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Hawaii than Wheeling University ($17,887 vs. $19,164)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Hawaii are 25.3% lower than costs at Wheeling University ($9,916 vs. $12,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheeling University than Brigham Young University Hawaii (79% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling University students is 371.6% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Hawaii ($22,319 vs. $4,733)
BYUH vs. Wheeling University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BYUH or Wheeling University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling University or BYUH .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Hawaii (1098) is 66 points higher than at Wheeling University (1032)
- Incoming BYUH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wheeling University (23)
- Accepted freshman BYUH students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Wheeling University (3.33)
- Wheeling University has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than BYUH (37.9%)
BYUH vs. Wheeling University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BYUH or Wheeling University? 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 Wheeling University and BYUH.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling University is higher than Brigham Young University Hawaii (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Hawaii earn on average $200 more per year than Wheeling University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $48,100)
- Brigham Young University Hawaii students graduate with a $18,241 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling University graduates. ($8,759 vs. $27,000)
- BYUH graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling University graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More BYUH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheeling University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/