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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 10% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or WVSU?
- Agnes Scott College is 459.7% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.2% higher at Agnes Scott College than West Virginia State University ($45,456.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Agnes Scott College ($11,684 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 9.5% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($12,214 vs. $13,375)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 261.4% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($34,267 vs. $9,482)
Agnes Scott College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than West Virginia State University (65% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Agnes Scott College earn on average $8,900 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Agnes Scott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/