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Overview |
Curry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Curry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Curry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Curry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Curry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Curry College is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,052 students vs. 951 students)
Curry College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Curry College is 33.9% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Curry College than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($42,440.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Curry College ($20,470 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 59.8% lower than costs at Curry College ($10,660 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Curry College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 10.6% larger than aid received West Virginia Wesleyan College ($29,402 vs. $26,575)
Curry College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Curry College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 74 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Curry College (87.5%)
Curry College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Curry College.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Curry College (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $4,100 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $46,600)
- Curry College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Curry College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/