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Overview |
Winthrop University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Rock Hill, SC | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,712 | 951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winthrop.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winthrop University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,306 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,636 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,488 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,008 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Winthrop University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 3,557 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | 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 |
Winthrop University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winthrop University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Winthrop University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Winthrop University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Winthrop University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 951 students)
Winthrop University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winthrop University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 107.1% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Winthrop University ($31,698.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($17,008 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 1.6% lower than costs at West Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,488 vs. $10,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 105% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($26,575 vs. $12,961)
Winthrop University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winthrop 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 Winthrop University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 29 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (3.52)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Winthrop University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winthrop 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 Winthrop University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than West Virginia Wesleyan College (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $39,500)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Winthrop University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Winthrop University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/