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Overview |
Erskine College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Due West, SC | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 956 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Presbyterian Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erskine.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Erskine College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,435 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,435 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,450 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,581 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,834 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Erskine College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,585 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1150 | 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 |
Erskine College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Erskine College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $279 |
Diversity |
Erskine College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Erskine College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Erskine College | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Erskine College is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (956 students vs. 951 students)
Erskine College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Erskine College or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Erskine College is 8.6% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Erskine College than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($34,435.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Erskine College ($20,470 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 16.8% lower than costs at Erskine College ($10,660 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 57.9% larger than aid received Erskine College ($26,575 vs. $16,834)
Erskine College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Erskine College 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 Erskine College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 22 points higher than at Erskine College (993)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Erskine College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Erskine College 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 Erskine College.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is the same as at West Virginia Wesleyan College (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,300)
- Erskine College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- Erskine College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/