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Overview |
Oakland | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $32,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $32,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | $20,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $27,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakland | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 1,413 | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1185 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Oakland | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakland | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakland | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 991 students)
Oakland vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 118.9% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($32,166.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Oakland University ($32,166.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($15,734 vs. $20,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 3% lower than costs at Oakland University ($10,980 vs. $11,309)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Oakland University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 183.8% larger than aid received Oakland University ($27,358 vs. $9,641)
Oakland vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland 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 Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 55 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming Oakland 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 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Oakland vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland 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 Oakland.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Oakland University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $100 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $46,600)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/