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Overview |
Wilmington College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Wilmington, OH | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #972 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilmington.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilmington College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,415 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,415 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,528 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,326 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Wilmington College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,963 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,730 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1010 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wilmington College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilmington College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Wilmington College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Wilmington College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wilmington College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,046 students)
Wilmington College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilmington College or WVSU?
- Wilmington College is 249.9% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($28,415.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.8% higher at Wilmington College than West Virginia State University ($28,415.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Wilmington College ($11,684 vs. $24,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 13.1% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,800 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilmington College students is 72.2% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($16,326 vs. $9,482)
Wilmington College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilmington College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Wilmington College .
- The average SAT score at Wilmington College (966) is 39 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Wilmington College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Wilmington College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Wilmington College (88.1%)
Wilmington College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilmington 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 Wilmington College.
- The graduation rate at Wilmington College is higher than West Virginia State University (51% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Wilmington College earn on average $7,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilmington College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Wilmington College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Wilmington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/