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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU Kent State| Northern Kentucky University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $32,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $32,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $20,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $27,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 1,413 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NKU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 40% | ||
Campus |
NKU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 991 students)
NKU vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 206% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($32,166.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Northern Kentucky University ($32,166.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($8,151 vs. $20,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 6.2% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,980 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 138.1% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($27,358 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU 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 NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 53 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than West Virginia Wesleyan College (95%)
NKU vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (55% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $6,900 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/