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Overview |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncwc.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,952 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,952 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,264 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,701 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,392 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,379 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,718 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $205 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 46% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 11% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayland Baptist University is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,978 students vs. 1,337 students)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Wayland Baptist University?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 62.1% more expensive to attend than Wayland Baptist University for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Wayland Baptist University ($33,952.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Wayland Baptist University ($18,701 vs. $22,663)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 41.6% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($8,660 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayland Baptist University than North Carolina Wesleyan College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 108.6% larger than aid received Wayland Baptist University ($28,392 vs. $13,608)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Wayland Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wayland Baptist University or North Carolina Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Wayland Baptist University (911) is 33 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Wayland Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- Wayland Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Wayland Baptist University? 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 Wayland Baptist University and North Carolina Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wayland Baptist University is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (37% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Wayland Baptist University earn on average $1,600 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,200)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $2,843 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($19,875 vs. $22,718)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($205 vs. $234)
- More Wayland Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/