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Overview |
South College-Asheville | WVSU | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 352 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southcollegenc.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
South College-Asheville | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,050 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,050 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,448 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,683 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,208 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 90% |
Admission |
South College-Asheville | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 30 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66.7%Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
South College-Asheville | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South College-Asheville | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $23,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,863 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $240 |
Diversity |
South College-Asheville | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
South College-Asheville | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 17% | ||
Campus |
South College-Asheville | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than South College-Asheville based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 352 students)
South College-Asheville vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South College-Asheville or WVSU?
- South College Asheville is 134.5% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($19,050.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at South College-Asheville than West Virginia State University ($19,050.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than South College-Asheville ($11,684 vs. $31,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South College Asheville are 6.7% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,448 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than South College Asheville (90% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 82.1% larger than aid received South College Asheville ($9,482 vs. $5,208)
South College-Asheville vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South College-Asheville or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or South College-Asheville .
- South College-Asheville has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than WVSU (96.2%)
South College-Asheville vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South College-Asheville or WVSU? 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 WVSU and South College-Asheville.
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $9,600 more per year than South College-Asheville graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $23,100)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,613 lower median federal student loan debt than South College-Asheville graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,863)
- WVSU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than South College-Asheville graduates. ($240 vs. $257)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South College-Asheville students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/