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Overview |
Wilson College | AU | ||
| Location | Chambersburg, PA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilson.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilson College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,968 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,923 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,241 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Wilson College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 739 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 695 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Wilson College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilson College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wilson College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
Wilson College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Wilson College | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 1,360 students)
Wilson College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilson College or AU?
- Averett University is 49.4% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at AU than Wilson College ($37,640.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than Wilson College ($23,781 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 5.4% lower than costs at Wilson College ($11,360 vs. $11,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 84.3% larger than aid received Wilson College ($26,246 vs. $14,241)
Wilson College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilson College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Wilson College .
- The average SAT score at Wilson College (941) is 28 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Wilson College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at AU (3.07)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than AU (76%)
Wilson College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilson College or AU? 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 AU and Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Averett University (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $34,700)
- Averett University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- AU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/