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Overview |
Judson College | VWC | ||
| Location | Marion, AL | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 229 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judson.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,240 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,240 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,380 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1350 | 1190/1365 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Judson College | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Judson College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Judson College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Judson College | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Judson College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 229 students)
Judson College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 108.9% more expensive to attend than Judson College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $17,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.9% higher at VWC than Judson College ($36,010.00 vs. $17,240.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 2.8% lower than costs at Judson College ($11,070 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Judson College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is ?% larger than aid received Judson College ($27,568 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Judson College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Judson College .
- The average SAT score at Judson College (1031) is 49 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Judson College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Judson College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at VWC (3.39)
Judson College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson College 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 Judson College.
- The graduation rate at VWC is higher than Judson College (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Judson College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $31,600)
- More VWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/