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Overview |
University of Akron | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Akron | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 43% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 951 students)
University of Akron vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 213.9% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.7% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than University of Akron Main Campus ($31,698.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($14,667 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 16.4% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,660 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 211.7% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($26,575 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron 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 University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 34 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming University of Akron students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron 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 University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $6,500 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron 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/