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Old Dominion BC Regent University Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg CNU McDaniel College SU WSC Wingate University Roanoke College| Hastings College | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hastings College | VWC | ||
| Location | Hastings, NE | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 936 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hastings.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hastings College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,600 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,600 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,128 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,885 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hastings College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,121 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,513 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
Hastings College | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hastings College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hastings College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Hastings College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Hastings College | 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Hastings College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 936 students)
Hastings College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hastings College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Hastings College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at VWC than Hastings College ($36,010.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hastings College than VWC ($22,128 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 1.1% lower than costs at Hastings College ($11,070 vs. $11,190)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hastings College as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 6.5% larger than aid received Hastings College ($27,568 vs. $25,885)
Hastings College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hastings College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Hastings College .
- The average SAT score at Hastings College (1055) is 73 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Hastings College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Hastings College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Hastings College (71.3%)
Hastings College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hastings College 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 Hastings College.
- The graduation rate at Hastings College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (56% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Hastings College earn on average $3,300 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Hastings College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Hastings College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hastings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/