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Overview |
Wesley College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 90% |
Admission |
Wesley College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Wesley College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $240 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Wesley College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or WVSU?
- Wesley College is 231.6% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($26,934.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95% higher at Wesley College than West Virginia State University ($26,934.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 3% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,864 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Wesley College (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($9,482 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Wesley College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 91 points higher than at Wesley College (836)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Wesley College (17)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at Wesley College is higher than West Virginia State University (33% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Wesley College earn on average $13,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $29,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($240 vs. $299)
- More Wesley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/