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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 43% | ||
Campus |
TU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 951 students)
TU vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 337.9% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Towson University ($31,698.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($14,443 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 28% lower than costs at Towson University ($10,660 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 132.8% larger than aid received Towson University ($26,575 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 66 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (3.52)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than West Virginia Wesleyan College (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $6,900 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,600)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/