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Old Dominion Wingate University ECU Newberry College BC Regent University Catawba College Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg BAC CNU| Barton College | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barton College | VWC | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Barton College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Barton College | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barton College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Barton College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,265 students)
Barton College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Barton College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at VWC than Barton College ($36,010.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Barton College ($23,046 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 0.3% lower than costs at Barton College ($11,070 vs. $11,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Barton College as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 17.7% larger than aid received Barton College ($27,568 vs. $23,431)
Barton College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Wesleyan College (982) is 23 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming VWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than VWC (81.4%)
Barton College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton 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 Barton College.
- The graduation rate at VWC is higher than Barton College (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Barton College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Barton College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More VWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/