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Overview |
Hampton University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Hampton, VA | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamptonu.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampton University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,198 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,198 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,421 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,710 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Hampton University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,009 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 11,177 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampton University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampton University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hampton University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hampton University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Hampton University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hampton University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 951 students)
Hampton University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampton University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 21% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Hampton University ($31,698.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Hampton University ($20,470 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 21.8% lower than costs at Hampton University ($10,660 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 93.8% larger than aid received Hampton University ($26,575 vs. $13,710)
Hampton University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampton 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 Hampton University .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 5 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Hampton University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampton 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 Hampton University.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is the same as at West Virginia Wesleyan College (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $300 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,600)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Hampton University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Hampton University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/