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Overview |
Wingate University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,396 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,706 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,706 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,823 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,262 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wingate University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,292 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 17,482 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wingate University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wingate University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,396 students vs. 951 students)
Wingate University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Wingate University is 28.4% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Wingate University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($40,706.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($18,823 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 2.1% lower than costs at West Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,444 vs. $10,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Wingate University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 36.5% larger than aid received West Virginia Wesleyan College ($36,262 vs. $26,575)
Wingate University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 25 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming Wingate University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Wingate University (86.2%)
Wingate University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University or West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Wingate University (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $6,300 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,600)
- Wingate University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wingate University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wingate University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/