Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Old Dominion BC Regent University Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg CNU McDaniel College SU Wingate University Roanoke College Randolph-Macon| Virginia Wesleyan College | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
VWC | PHC | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,538 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vwc.edu | phc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
VWC | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,010 | $28,400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,010 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,046 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,568 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
VWC | PHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,718 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 27/29 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1365 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VWC | PHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
VWC | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
VWC | PHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
VWC | PHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 73% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 83% | ||
Campus |
VWC | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 409 students)
VWC vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VWC or PHC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 26.8% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at VWC than Patrick Henry College ($36,010.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than PHC ($23,046 vs. $26,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 0.5% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($11,020 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Patrick Henry College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 103.7% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($27,568 vs. $13,531)
VWC vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VWC or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or VWC .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than PHC (75.8%)
VWC vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VWC or PHC? 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 PHC and VWC.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/