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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1003 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,869 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,417 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,808 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 83% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,291 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 988 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1073 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Goldey-Beacom College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $240 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (3,458 students vs. 1,074 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or WVSU?
- Goldey Beacom College is 57.7% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at WVSU than Goldey Beacom College ($13,948.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Goldey-Beacom College ($10,878 vs. $17,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 7.2% lower than costs at Goldey Beacom College ($12,936 vs. $13,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College than West Virginia State University (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 10.9% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($8,657 vs. $7,808)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Goldey-Beacom College (76.5%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom College 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College is higher than West Virginia State University (50% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $11,900 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $425 lower median federal student loan debt than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,675)
- WVSU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($240 vs. $244)
- More Goldey-Beacom College 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/