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Overview |
FWBBC | WVSU | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 394 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fwbbc.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FWBBC | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,170 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,170 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,170 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,966 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,736 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
FWBBC | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FWBBC | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FWBBC | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,500 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,270 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $240 |
Diversity |
FWBBC | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
FWBBC | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 17% | ||
Campus |
FWBBC | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than FWBBC based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 394 students)
FWBBC vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FWBBC or WVSU?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 148.3% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($20,170.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at FWBBC than West Virginia State University ($20,170.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than FWBBC ($11,684 vs. $18,966)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 49.5% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,170 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 44.9% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($13,736 vs. $9,482)
Which college is harder to get into, FWBBC or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or FWBBC .
- Accepted freshman FWBBC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at WVSU (3.24)
FWBBC vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FWBBC or WVSU? 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 WVSU and FWBBC.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than West Virginia State University (42% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $980 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($22,270 vs. $23,250)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($230 vs. $240)
- More FWBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/