West Chester University of Pennsylvania Comparison

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Overview

 WCU
Location West Chester, PA
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 17,275
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #496
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website wcupa.edu
Team Colors          

Costs

 WCU
Tuition (In State) $7,716
Tuition (Out of State) $19,290
Room & Board $14,228
Avg Net Price $22,973
Avg Grant Aid $5,443
% Receiving Grant Aid 64%

Admission

 WCU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 14,778
Admitted 12,982
Acceptance Rate 87.8%
Enrolled % 23.2%
Avg High School GPA 3.43
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Challenging
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 23/30
SAT Range 1080/1260
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline

Academics

 WCU
Student to Faculty Ratio 20:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (16%)
  • Education (16%)
  • Health Professions (14%)
  • English and Literature (9%)
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities (9%)

Outcomes

 WCU
Graduation Rate 68%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $49,000
Making Student Loan Payments 75%
Median Student Loan Debt $23,500
Median Loan Payment $242

Diversity

 WCU
% Men 39%
% Women 61%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 78%
% Black 11%
% Hispanic 5%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 0%
% Unknown Race 0%

Students

 WCU
% In-State 87%
% Out-of-State 12%

Campus

 WCU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/