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Overview |
Centenary University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,453 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $32,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $32,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,552 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,838 | $20,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,415 | $27,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Centenary University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,294 | 1,413 | ||
| Admitted | 1,251 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.7% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 878/1143 | ||
| 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 |
Centenary University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Centenary University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Centenary University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,453 students vs. 991 students)
Centenary University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Centenary University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $32,166.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Centenary University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($36,636.00 vs. $32,166.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Centenary University ($20,093 vs. $22,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 14.3% lower than costs at Centenary University ($10,980 vs. $12,552)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 3.9% larger than aid received West Virginia Wesleyan College ($28,415 vs. $27,358)
Centenary University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University 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 Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 86 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than West Virginia Wesleyan College (95%)
Centenary University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University 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 Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Centenary University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $3,000 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,600)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/