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Overview |
MVNU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, OH | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,941 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvnu.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
MVNU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,918 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,918 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,612 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,391 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,202 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MVNU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 913 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 963/1228 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 |
MVNU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MVNU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,536 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $215 |
Diversity |
MVNU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
MVNU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
MVNU | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is larger than than UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (1,941 students vs. 1,704 students)
MVNU vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVNU or UVa-Wise?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 461.6% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($33,918.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at MVNU than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($33,918.00 vs. $25,419.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than MVNU ($9,923 vs. $23,391)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 24% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($9,612 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 62.3% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($23,202 vs. $14,299)
MVNU vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MVNU or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or MVNU .
- The average SAT score at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1047) is 105 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming MVNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MVNU (3.55)
- MVNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
MVNU vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVNU or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and MVNU.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (57% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $4,000 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $5,709 lower median federal student loan debt than MVNU graduates. ($20,827 vs. $26,536)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than MVNU graduates. ($215 vs. $274)
- More MVNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/