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Overview |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Athens, TN | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,052 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #615 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | twcnet.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,100 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,100 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,591 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,442 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 968 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 588 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.7% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 915/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $215 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,052 students)
Tennessee Wesleyan College vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Wesleyan College or UVa-Wise?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 332.1% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($26,100.00 vs. $25,419.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($9,923 vs. $13,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 38.6% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($8,600 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 56.9% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($22,442 vs. $14,299)
Tennessee Wesleyan College vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Wesleyan College or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Tennessee Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 77 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (3.5)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Tennessee Wesleyan College vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Wesleyan College or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Tennessee Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Wesleyan College is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $600 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $42,100)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,077 lower median federal student loan debt than UVa-Wise graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,827)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than UVa-Wise graduates. ($193 vs. $215)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/