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Overview |
Lindsey Wilson College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Columbia, KY | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,055 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1003 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindsey.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindsey Wilson College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,976 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,976 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,978 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,422 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,355 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Lindsey Wilson College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1073 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lindsey Wilson College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindsey Wilson College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,824 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $240 |
Diversity |
Lindsey Wilson College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 9% |
Students |
Lindsey Wilson College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lindsey Wilson College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindsey Wilson College is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (4,055 students vs. 3,458 students)
Lindsey Wilson College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindsey Wilson College or WVSU?
- Lindsey Wilson College is 216.5% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($26,976.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.4% higher at Lindsey Wilson College than West Virginia State University ($26,976.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Lindsey Wilson College ($10,878 vs. $14,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindsey Wilson College are 29.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,978 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindsey Wilson College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindsey Wilson College students is 192.9% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($25,355 vs. $8,657)
Which college is harder to get into, Lindsey Wilson College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Lindsey Wilson College .
- Accepted freshman Lindsey Wilson College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at WVSU (3.24)
Lindsey Wilson College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindsey Wilson College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Lindsey Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at Lindsey Wilson College is the same as at West Virginia State University (25% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Lindsey Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $29,300)
- Lindsey Wilson College students graduate with a $4,426 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($18,824 vs. $23,250)
- Lindsey Wilson College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($194 vs. $240)
- More Lindsey Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/