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Overview |
Reinhardt University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Waleska, GA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,170 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | #1003 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reinhardt.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reinhardt University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,080 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,080 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,507 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,929 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Reinhardt University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,755 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 968 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 830/1073 | ||
| 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 |
Reinhardt University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reinhardt University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,190 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $240 |
Diversity |
Reinhardt University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Reinhardt University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Reinhardt University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Reinhardt University based on total student enrollment (3,458 students vs. 1,170 students)
Reinhardt University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reinhardt University or WVSU?
- Reinhardt University is 217.7% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($27,080.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.1% higher at Reinhardt University than West Virginia State University ($27,080.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Reinhardt University ($10,878 vs. $27,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 0.1% lower than costs at Reinhardt University ($12,936 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Reinhardt University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reinhardt University students is 107.1% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($17,929 vs. $8,657)
Reinhardt University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reinhardt University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Reinhardt University .
- The average SAT score at Reinhardt University (953) is 26 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Reinhardt University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Reinhardt University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Reinhardt University (55.2%)
Reinhardt University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reinhardt University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Reinhardt University.
- The graduation rate at Reinhardt University is higher than West Virginia State University (47% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Reinhardt University earn on average $5,500 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $32,700)
- Reinhardt University students graduate with a $60 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($23,190 vs. $23,250)
- Reinhardt University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($239 vs. $240)
- More Reinhardt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/