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Overview |
Eastern University | VWC | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
Eastern University | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Eastern University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 1,538 students)
Eastern University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at VWC than Eastern University ($36,010.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Eastern University ($23,046 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 12.2% lower than costs at Eastern University ($11,070 vs. $12,424)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 7.9% larger than aid received Eastern University ($27,568 vs. $25,542)
Eastern University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 44 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $4,200 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,700)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Eastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/