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Overview |
Salisbury | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Salisbury | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 951 students)
Salisbury vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 319.5% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.8% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Salisbury University ($31,698.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($19,756 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 21.9% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($10,660 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 284.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($26,575 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury 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 Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (3.52)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Salisbury (91.1%)
Salisbury vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than West Virginia Wesleyan College (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $5,400 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,600)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/