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Overview |
EMU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emu.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
EMU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,783 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,460 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
EMU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,144 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/34 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | 910/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
EMU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EMU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
EMU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EMU | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 43% | ||
Campus |
EMU | 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
- Eastern Mennonite University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,334 students vs. 951 students)
EMU vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EMU or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 28.1% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at EMU than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($40,590.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than EMU ($20,470 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 14.8% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($10,660 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 14.6% larger than aid received West Virginia Wesleyan College ($30,460 vs. $26,575)
EMU vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EMU 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 EMU .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 6 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (3.52)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than West Virginia Wesleyan College (96.4%)
EMU vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EMU 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 EMU.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than West Virginia Wesleyan College (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $2,700 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/