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Overview |
WCU | |||
| Location | West Chester, PA | |||
| Setting | Large Suburban | |||
| Enrollment | 17,275 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #496 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | wcupa.edu | |||
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Costs |
WCU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | |||
| Room & Board | $14,228 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $22,973 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,443 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% |
Admission |
WCU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 14,778 | |||
| Admitted | 12,982 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | |||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WCU | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
WCU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 |
Diversity |
WCU | |||
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| % Men | 39% | |||
| % Women | 61% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Low | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 78% | |||
| % Black | 11% | |||
| % Hispanic | 5% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | |||
| % International | 0% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 0% |
Students |
WCU | |||
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| % In-State | 87% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | |||
Campus |
WCU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/