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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Muskingum| Shenandoah University | Wheeling Jesuit University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Location | Winchester, VA | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,260 | 749 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | su.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,790 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,790 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,143 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,467 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
SU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,296 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 1,845 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 6% |
Students |
SU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 68% | ||
Campus |
SU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| 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 Wheeling Jesuit University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 749 students)
SU vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or Wheeling Jesuit University?
- Shenandoah University is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Wheeling Jesuit University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at SU than Wheeling Jesuit University ($33,790.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheeling Jesuit University than SU ($19,998 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 3.5% lower than costs at Wheeling Jesuit University ($11,230 vs. $11,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Wheeling Jesuit University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Wheeling Jesuit University ($23,467 vs. $21,746)
SU vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or Wheeling Jesuit University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling Jesuit University or SU .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling Jesuit University (1032) is 27 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Wheeling Jesuit University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wheeling Jesuit University (3.33)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Wheeling Jesuit University (72.7%)
SU vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU or Wheeling Jesuit University? 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 Wheeling Jesuit University and SU.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling Jesuit University is higher than Shenandoah University (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $200 more per year than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $48,100)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling Jesuit University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/