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Overview |
Lander University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lander University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Lander University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lander University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lander University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 951 students)
Lander University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 196.2% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Lander University ($31,698.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($15,524 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 0.4% lower than costs at Lander University ($10,660 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 146.9% larger than aid received Lander University ($26,575 vs. $10,763)
Lander University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University 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 Lander University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 93 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (3.52)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Lander University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University 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 Lander University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Lander University (55% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $37,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Lander University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Lander University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University 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/