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Overview |
KY State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,088 | $32,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,134 | $32,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,186 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,672 | $20,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,850 | $27,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,001 | 1,413 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | 878/1143 | ||
| 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 |
KY State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
KY State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
KY State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 40% | ||
Campus |
KY State | 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
- Kentucky State University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,689 students vs. 991 students)
KY State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 297.7% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($32,166.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.1% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Kentucky State University ($32,166.00 vs. $12,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($9,672 vs. $20,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 34.1% lower than costs at West Virginia Wesleyan College ($8,186 vs. $10,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 177.7% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($27,358 vs. $9,850)
KY State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY 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 KY State .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 84 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at KY State (2.72)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than KY State (92.6%)
KY State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Kentucky State University (55% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $15,600 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $31,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/