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Overview |
Hiwassee College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Madisonville, TN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 253 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiwassee.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiwassee College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,484 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,484 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,987 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 90% |
Admission |
Hiwassee College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Hiwassee College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiwassee College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $240 |
Diversity |
Hiwassee College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Hiwassee College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Hiwassee College | 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 Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 253 students)
Hiwassee College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiwassee College or WVSU?
- Hiwassee College is 127.6% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($18,484.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at Hiwassee College than West Virginia State University ($18,484.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 52.9% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($7,987 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Hiwassee College (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($9,482 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Hiwassee College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Hiwassee College .
- The average SAT score at Hiwassee College (947) is 20 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Hiwassee College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
Hiwassee College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College.
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,250)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($183 vs. $240)
- More Hiwassee College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/