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Overview |
Sullivan University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sullivan.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sullivan University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,220 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,220 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,485 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,537 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,433 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Sullivan University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Sullivan University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sullivan University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,596 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $240 |
Diversity |
Sullivan University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 50% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 9% |
Students |
Sullivan University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Sullivan University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Sullivan University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,309 students)
Sullivan University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sullivan University or WVSU?
- Sullivan University is 75.1% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($14,220.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Sullivan University than West Virginia State University ($14,220.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Sullivan University ($11,684 vs. $19,537)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sullivan University are 16.5% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,485 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sullivan University than West Virginia State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sullivan University students is 10% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($10,433 vs. $9,482)
Which college is harder to get into, Sullivan University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Sullivan University .
Sullivan University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sullivan University 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 Sullivan University.
- Graduates from Sullivan University earn on average $1,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($34,000 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Sullivan University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,596)
- WVSU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Sullivan University graduates. ($240 vs. $254)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sullivan University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/