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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Mason Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary Elon University of Richmond Bucknell| American University | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | VWC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
AU | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
AU | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 26% | ||
Campus |
AU | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,538 students)
AU vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or VWC?
- American University is 47.4% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at AU than Virginia Wesleyan College ($53,070.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than AU ($23,046 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 41.9% lower than costs at American University ($11,070 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 1.6% larger than aid received American University ($27,568 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 270 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming AU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (77% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $23,100 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $41,700)
- American University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/