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RU UVA St. Andrews University Longwood University AUM JMU Old Dominion ETSU Concord University Notre Dame College Liberty University| Gordon College | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gordon | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
Gordon | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 915/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gordon | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $215 |
Diversity |
Gordon | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Gordon | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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
- Gordon College is larger than than UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (3,135 students vs. 1,704 students)
Gordon vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or UVa-Wise?
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is 135.7% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($6,040.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.4% higher at UVa-Wise than Gordon College ($25,419.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than UVa-Wise ($8,185 vs. $9,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 28.8% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($9,257 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Gordon College (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 85.7% larger than aid received Gordon College ($14,299 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Gordon .
- The average SAT score at The University of Virginia's College at Wise (942) is 91 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming UVa-Wise students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Gordon (18)
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
Gordon vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Gordon.
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $8,000 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $3,327 lower median federal student loan debt than UVa-Wise graduates. ($17,500 vs. $20,827)
- Gordon graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than UVa-Wise graduates. ($180 vs. $215)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/