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Overview |
GWU | Wheeling University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 749 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Wheeling University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
GWU | Wheeling University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 |
GWU | Wheeling University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Wheeling University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | Wheeling University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
GWU | Wheeling University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 68% | ||
Campus |
GWU | Wheeling University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Wheeling University based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 749 students)
GWU vs. Wheeling University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Wheeling University?
- Gardner Webb University is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Wheeling University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at GWU than Wheeling University ($31,220.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheeling University than GWU ($19,998 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 7.9% lower than costs at Wheeling University ($10,770 vs. $11,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Wheeling University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 11% larger than aid received Wheeling University ($24,130 vs. $21,746)
GWU vs. Wheeling University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Wheeling University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling University or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling University (1032) is 55 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Wheeling University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Wheeling University (3.33)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Wheeling University (72.7%)
GWU vs. Wheeling University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU or Wheeling University? 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 Wheeling University and GWU.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling University is higher than Gardner Webb University (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Wheeling University earn on average $7,600 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/