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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 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 |
Franklin Pierce University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin Pierce University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 951 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Franklin Pierce University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Franklin Pierce University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($39,055.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Franklin Pierce University ($20,470 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 43.5% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($10,660 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 20.6% larger than aid received West Virginia Wesleyan College ($32,056 vs. $26,575)
Franklin Pierce University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 72 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Franklin Pierce University (92.7%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Franklin Pierce University (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,300)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Franklin Pierce University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Franklin Pierce University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/