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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 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 |
Eastern Michigan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 951 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 118.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.6% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Eastern Michigan University ($31,698.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($15,826 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 6.9% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,660 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 167.2% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($26,575 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 14 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 Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Eastern Michigan University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/