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Overview |
Texas Wesleyan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Fort Worth, TX | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,595 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #788 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txwes.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas Wesleyan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,960 | $32,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,960 | $32,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,024 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,169 | $20,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,348 | $27,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Texas Wesleyan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,725 | 1,413 | ||
| Admitted | 2,948 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 878/1143 | ||
| 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 |
Texas Wesleyan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas Wesleyan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Texas Wesleyan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas Wesleyan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Texas Wesleyan University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Wesleyan University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,595 students vs. 991 students)
Texas Wesleyan University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas Wesleyan University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($32,960.00 vs. $32,166.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($32,960.00 vs. $32,166.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Texas Wesleyan University ($20,093 vs. $21,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 18.6% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($10,980 vs. $13,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Texas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 7.3% larger than aid received West Virginia Wesleyan College ($29,348 vs. $27,358)
Texas Wesleyan University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas Wesleyan University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Texas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 12 points higher than at Texas Wesleyan University (1003)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Texas Wesleyan University (62.4%)
Texas Wesleyan University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas Wesleyan University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Texas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (55% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Texas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,200)
- Texas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($24,999 vs. $27,000)
- Texas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/