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Old Dominion Baylor Arkansas BC Harding University Regent University Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg CNU McDaniel College Hendrix College| John Brown University | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
John Brown University | VWC | ||
| Location | Siloam Springs, AR | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,326 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #244 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jbu.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Brown University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,424 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,424 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,920 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,997 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,131 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
John Brown University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,490 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1390 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
John Brown University | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Brown University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,943 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $279 |
Diversity |
John Brown University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
John Brown University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 26% | ||
Campus |
John Brown University | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Brown University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (2,326 students vs. 1,538 students)
John Brown University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Brown University or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 26.7% more expensive to attend than John Brown University for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $28,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at VWC than John Brown University ($36,010.00 vs. $28,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Brown University than VWC ($20,997 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Brown University are 11.6% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($9,920 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than John Brown University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 30.5% larger than aid received John Brown University ($27,568 vs. $21,131)
John Brown University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, John Brown University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or John Brown University .
- The average SAT score at John Brown University (1209) is 227 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming John Brown University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman John Brown University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than John Brown University (56.6%)
John Brown University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Brown University or VWC? 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 VWC and John Brown University.
- The graduation rate at John Brown University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from John Brown University earn on average $11,900 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $41,700)
- John Brown University students graduate with a $5,057 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($21,943 vs. $27,000)
- John Brown University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More John Brown University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/