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Overview |
Kent State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 951 students)
Kent State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 157.6% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Kent State University at Kent ($31,698.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($19,046 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 18.9% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($10,660 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 178.6% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($26,575 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State 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 Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 52 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming Kent State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (3.52)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Kent State University at Kent (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/