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Overview |
Taylor University | VWC | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,398 | 1,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #393 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,140 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,140 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,888 | $11,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,698 | $21,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,229 | $29,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,076 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 1,580 | 1,890 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1340 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Taylor University | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Taylor University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Taylor University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (2,398 students vs. 1,711 students)
Taylor University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or VWC?
- Taylor University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($38,140.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Taylor University than Virginia Wesleyan College ($38,140.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Taylor University ($21,862 vs. $25,698)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 5.7% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,888 vs. $11,513)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 11.9% larger than aid received Taylor University ($29,360 vs. $26,229)
Taylor University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 209 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than VWC (71.3%)
Taylor University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (80% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $400 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/