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Overview |
Eastern | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 951 students)
Eastern vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 232.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Eastern Kentucky University ($31,698.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,806 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 2.9% lower than costs at West Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,360 vs. $10,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 151.1% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($26,575 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 13 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/