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Overview |
SU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Winchester, VA | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,343 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | su.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,614 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,614 | $26,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $12,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,400 | $10,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,100 | $13,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,763 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,929 | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 935/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $215 |
Diversity |
SU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 7% |
Students |
SU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 25% | ||
Campus |
SU | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 1,911 students)
SU vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or UVa-Wise?
- Shenandoah University is 473.1% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at SU than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($34,614.00 vs. $26,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than SU ($10,409 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 6.2% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($11,800 vs. $12,535)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University as The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 75.9% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($24,100 vs. $13,702)
SU vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or SU .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 63 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming SU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UVa-Wise (3.57)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than SU (77.8%)
SU vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and SU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $6,200 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $4,173 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($20,827 vs. $25,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/