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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Shepherd University| Shenandoah University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Winchester, VA | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,260 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | su.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,790 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,790 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,143 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,467 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,296 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,845 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
SU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 43% | ||
Campus |
SU | 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 951 students)
SU vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Shenandoah University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at SU than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($33,790.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than SU ($20,470 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 5.3% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($10,660 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 13.2% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($26,575 vs. $23,467)
SU vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU 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 SU .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 10 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (3.52)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than SU (80.4%)
SU vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU 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 SU.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Shenandoah University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $1,700 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,600)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU 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 SU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/