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Overview |
Wright State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Wright State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wright State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wright State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 951 students)
Wright State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 193.1% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Wright State University Main Campus ($31,698.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($15,650 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 0.2% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($10,660 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 199.7% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($26,575 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State 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 Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 19 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Wright State (95.2%)
Wright State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State 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 Wright State.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/