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Overview |
Dean College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dean College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Dean College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dean College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 1% |
Students |
Dean College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Dean 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dean College is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,189 students vs. 951 students)
Dean College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Dean College is 36.3% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at Dean College than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($43,200.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Dean College ($20,470 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 73.9% lower than costs at Dean College ($10,660 vs. $18,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dean College as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 12.8% larger than aid received West Virginia Wesleyan College ($29,972 vs. $26,575)
Dean College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean 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 Dean College .
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Dean College (75.9%)
Dean College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean 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 Dean College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than West Virginia Wesleyan College (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $10,647 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($16,353 vs. $27,000)
- Dean College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($169 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/