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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,673 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,954 | $32,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,954 | $32,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,590 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $20,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,708 | $27,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,381 | 1,413 | ||
| Admitted | 3,966 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 878/1143 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Peters; SPC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,673 students vs. 991 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Saint Peter's University is 24.2% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($39,954.00 vs. $32,166.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($39,954.00 vs. $32,166.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($14,486 vs. $20,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 60.2% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($10,980 vs. $17,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 30.5% larger than aid received West Virginia Wesleyan College ($35,708 vs. $27,358)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 97 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (3.31)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Saint Peters; SPC (90.5%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Saint Peter's University (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $1,800 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,600)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Peters; SPC 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 Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/