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Overview |
Wilson College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Chambersburg, PA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilson.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilson College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,968 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,923 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,241 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Wilson College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 739 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 695 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Wilson College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilson College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $240 |
Diversity |
Wilson College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 9% |
Students |
Wilson College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wilson College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,360 students)
Wilson College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilson College or WVSU?
- Wilson College is 210.3% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.5% higher at Wilson College than West Virginia State University ($25,200.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Wilson College ($11,684 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 2.1% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,968 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than West Virginia State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 50.2% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($14,241 vs. $9,482)
Wilson College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilson College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Wilson College .
- The average SAT score at Wilson College (941) is 14 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Wilson College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Wilson College (94%)
Wilson College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilson 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 Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than West Virginia State University (53% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Wilson College earn on average $2,000 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,750)
- WVSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($240 vs. $266)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/