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Old Dominion BC Regent University Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg Georgia State CNU McDaniel College Ogelthorpe SU Wingate University| Agnes Scott College | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | VWC | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or VWC?
- Agnes Scott College is 26.2% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Agnes Scott College than Virginia Wesleyan College ($45,456.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Agnes Scott College ($23,046 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 20.8% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($11,070 vs. $13,375)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 24.3% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($34,267 vs. $27,568)
Agnes Scott College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College 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 Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $100 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $41,600)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Agnes Scott College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Agnes Scott College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Agnes Scott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/