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Overview |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | VWC | ||
| Location | Mahwah, NJ | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,478 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #203 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ramapo.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,363 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,373 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,528 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,262 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,553 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,207 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 5,079 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1295 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,846 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (5,478 students vs. 1,538 students)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ramapo College of New Jersey or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 134.4% more expensive to attend than Ramapo College of New Jersey for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $15,363.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at VWC than Ramapo College of New Jersey ($36,010.00 vs. $25,373.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ramapo College of New Jersey than VWC ($16,262 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 40.3% lower than costs at Ramapo College of New Jersey ($11,070 vs. $15,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Ramapo College of New Jersey (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 119.6% larger than aid received Ramapo College of New Jersey ($27,568 vs. $12,553)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ramapo College of New Jersey or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Ramapo College of New Jersey .
- The average SAT score at Ramapo College of New Jersey (1090) is 108 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Ramapo College of New Jersey students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Ramapo College of New Jersey students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Ramapo College of New Jersey (70.5%)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ramapo College of New Jersey or VWC? 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 VWC and Ramapo College of New Jersey.
- The graduation rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey earn on average $9,700 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $41,700)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey students graduate with a $4,154 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($22,846 vs. $27,000)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/