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Overview |
Concord University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Athens, WV | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,798 | 991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concord.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concord University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $32,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $32,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,630 | $20,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,805 | $27,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Concord University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,376 | 1,413 | ||
| Admitted | 2,130 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 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 |
Concord University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concord University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concord University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Concord University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Concord University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,798 students vs. 991 students)
Concord University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concord University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 253.5% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($32,166.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Concord University ($32,166.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,630 vs. $20,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 10.3% lower than costs at Concord University ($10,980 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Concord University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 179% larger than aid received Concord University ($27,358 vs. $9,805)
Concord University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concord 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 Concord University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 21 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Concord University (89.6%)
Concord University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concord 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 Concord University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Concord University (55% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/