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RU UVA St. Andrews University Longwood University AUM JMU Stratford University Old Dominion ETSU Concord University Notre Dame College Liberty University| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Potomac College Herndon | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UVa-Wise | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Wise, VA | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | uvawise.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
UVa-Wise | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,040 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,419 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,919 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,923 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,299 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
UVa-Wise | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 835 | - | ||
| Admitted | 631 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UVa-Wise | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UVa-Wise | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,827 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $315 |
Diversity |
UVa-Wise | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 12% |
Students |
UVa-Wise | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 41% | ||
Campus |
UVa-Wise | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 569 students)
UVa-Wise vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UVa-Wise or Potomac College-Herndon?
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($6,040.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 341.3% higher at UVa-Wise than Potomac College Herndon ($25,419.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 4.9% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($11,360 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Potomac College Herndon (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($14,299 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UVa-Wise or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or UVa-Wise .
UVa-Wise vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UVa-Wise or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and UVa-Wise.
- The graduation rate at UVa-Wise is higher than Potomac College Herndon (39% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon earn on average $9,300 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $9,673 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($20,827 vs. $30,500)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($215 vs. $315)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/