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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Emory and Henry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 951 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Emory and Henry College is 8.8% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Emory and Henry College than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($34,500.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Emory and Henry College ($20,470 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 29.5% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,660 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 19.1% larger than aid received West Virginia Wesleyan College ($31,643 vs. $26,575)
Emory and Henry College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 35 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than West Virginia Wesleyan College (96.4%)
Emory and Henry College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than West Virginia Wesleyan College (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,700)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Emory and Henry College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Emory and Henry College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/