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Overview |
Heidelberg University | VWC | ||
| Location | Tiffin, OH | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,086 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #799 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | heidelberg.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Heidelberg University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,270 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,053 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,562 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Heidelberg University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,801 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,285 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3%Open | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1162 | 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 |
Heidelberg University | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Heidelberg University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
Heidelberg University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
Heidelberg University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Heidelberg 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,086 students)
Heidelberg University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Heidelberg University or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Heidelberg University for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at VWC than Heidelberg University ($36,010.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heidelberg University than VWC ($20,053 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 1.8% lower than costs at Heidelberg University ($11,070 vs. $11,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Heidelberg University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 3.8% larger than aid received Heidelberg University ($27,568 vs. $26,562)
Heidelberg University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Heidelberg University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Heidelberg University .
- The average SAT score at Heidelberg University (1033) is 51 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Heidelberg University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Heidelberg University (3.33)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Heidelberg University (71.3%)
Heidelberg University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University.
- The graduation rate at Heidelberg University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Heidelberg University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- VWC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Heidelberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/