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Overview |
Wingate University | VWC | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,396 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,706 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,706 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,823 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,262 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wingate University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,292 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 17,482 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.7% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
Wingate University | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Wingate University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wingate University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (3,396 students vs. 1,538 students)
Wingate University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or VWC?
- Wingate University is 13% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Wingate University than Virginia Wesleyan College ($40,706.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than VWC ($18,823 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 6% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,444 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Wingate University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 31.5% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($36,262 vs. $27,568)
Wingate University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 58 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Wingate University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than VWC (81.4%)
Wingate University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University or VWC? 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 VWC and Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $11,200 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $41,700)
- Wingate University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wingate University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/