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Overview |
Wesley College | VSU | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 92% |
Admission |
Wesley College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesley College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $305 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Wesley College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or VSU?
- Wesley College is 386.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($26,934.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at Wesley College than Virginia State University ($26,934.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 2.8% lower than costs at Wesley College ($11,544 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Wesley College (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($11,498 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Wesley College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia State University (857) is 21 points higher than at Wesley College (836)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Wesley College (17)
- Accepted freshman Wesley College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (2.93) than students at VSU (2.85)
Wesley College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College or VSU? 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 VSU and Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Wesley College (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Wesley College earn on average $9,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $36,700)
- Wesley College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($29,000 vs. $29,500)
- Wesley College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($299 vs. $305)
- More Wesley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/