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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 641 | 1,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,326 | $9,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,621 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,714 | $14,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,384 | 2,771 | ||
| Admitted | 859 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 876/943 | 750/1010 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Wesleyan College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $348 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | Virginia Union University | ||
| 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 Union University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,662 students vs. 641 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Virginia Union University?
- Wesleyan College is 151.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.2% higher at Wesleyan College than Virginia Union University ($26,450.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Virginia Union University ($15,621 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 18.6% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($9,552 vs. $11,326)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 67.5% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($24,714 vs. $14,751)
Wesleyan College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Wesleyan College students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Wesleyan College (62.1%)
Wesleyan College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or Virginia Union University? 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 Virginia Union University and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Virginia Union University (52% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $33,300)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $33,750)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($263 vs. $348)
- More Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/