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Overview |
Faulkner | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $32,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $32,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,908 | $20,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,326 | $27,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Faulkner | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,786 | 1,413 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.1% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 886/1135 | 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 |
Faulkner | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Faulkner | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | 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
- Faulkner University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 991 students)
Faulkner vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 46.7% more expensive to attend than Faulkner for in-state tuition ($32,166.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Faulkner University ($32,166.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faulkner University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($19,908 vs. $20,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 36.9% lower than costs at West Virginia Wesleyan College ($8,020 vs. $10,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Faulkner University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 57.9% larger than aid received Faulkner University ($27,358 vs. $17,326)
Faulkner vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner 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 Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 30 points higher than at Faulkner (985)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Faulkner (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Faulkner (3.36)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Faulkner (66.1%)
Faulkner vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner 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 Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Faulkner University (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Faulkner graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,500)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($21,750 vs. $27,000)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/