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Overview |
Wheelock College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheelock College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheelock College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Wheelock College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheelock College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Wheelock College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 62% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wheelock College is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (890 students vs. 767 students)
Wheelock College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Wheelock College is 12% more expensive to attend than Alderson Broaddus College for in-state tuition ($34,950.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Wheelock College than Alderson Broaddus College ($34,950.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than Wheelock College ($19,499 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 47.2% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($10,170 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than Wheelock College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 13.2% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($24,656 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock College or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Wheelock College .
- The average SAT score at Alderson Broaddus College (980) is 36 points higher than at Wheelock College (944)
- Incoming Wheelock College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Alderson Broaddus College (21)
- Accepted freshman Alderson Broaddus College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Wheelock College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock College or Alderson Broaddus College? 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 Alderson Broaddus College and Wheelock College.
- The graduation rate at Wheelock College is higher than Alderson Broaddus College (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $36,300)
- Alderson Broaddus College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alderson Broaddus College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alderson Broaddus College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/