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Overview |
EC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 840/940 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
EC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
EC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
EC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 34% | ||
Campus |
EC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmira College is larger than than Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (657 students vs. 656 students)
EC vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Wilberforce University?
- Elmira College is 193.4% more expensive to attend than Wilberforce University for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.4% higher at EC than Wilberforce University ($35,270.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilberforce University than EC ($14,070 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 91.3% lower than costs at Elmira College ($7,000 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College as Wilberforce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 188.8% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($27,091 vs. $9,380)
EC vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or EC .
- Accepted freshman EC students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Wilberforce University (2.82)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Wilberforce University (45.1%)
EC vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC or Wilberforce University? 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 Wilberforce University and EC.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Wilberforce University (60% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($20,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/