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USAFA West Point Virginia Tech United States Coast Guard Academy VMI Yale Princeton Johns Hopkins Cornell NC State Old Dominion Penn State| United States Naval Academy | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | VWC | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,450 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Annapolis | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,927 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,390 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1440 | 1190/1365 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Annapolis | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Annapolis | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Naval Academy is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (4,450 students vs. 1,538 students)
Annapolis vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at VWC than United States Naval Academy ($36,010.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than United States Naval Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($27,568 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Annapolis (10.8%)
Annapolis vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis 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 Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/