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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College Old Dominion VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU| Shenandoah University | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SU | VWC | ||
| Location | Winchester, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,260 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | su.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,790 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,790 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,143 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,467 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SU | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,296 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,845 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
SU | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SU | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 6% |
Students |
SU | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 26% | ||
Campus |
SU | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,538 students)
SU vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at VWC than Shenandoah University ($36,010.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than SU ($23,046 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 1.4% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($11,070 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 17.5% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($27,568 vs. $23,467)
SU vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or SU .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 23 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming SU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than SU (80.4%)
SU vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU 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 SU.
- The graduation rate at VWC is higher than Shenandoah University (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $6,600 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,700)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC 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/