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Overview |
Huntingdon College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 749 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,850 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,850 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,772 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,662 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,020 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,573 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 1,697 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Huntingdon College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Huntingdon College is larger than than Wheeling Jesuit University based on total student enrollment (817 students vs. 749 students)
Huntingdon College vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or Wheeling Jesuit University?
- Wheeling Jesuit University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Huntingdon College for in-state tuition ($28,090.00 vs. $26,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Wheeling Jesuit University than Huntingdon College ($28,090.00 vs. $26,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheeling Jesuit University than Huntingdon College ($19,998 vs. $23,662)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huntingdon College are 7.9% lower than costs at Wheeling Jesuit University ($10,772 vs. $11,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College than Wheeling Jesuit University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling Jesuit University students is 35.7% larger than aid received Huntingdon College ($21,746 vs. $16,020)
Huntingdon College vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon College or Wheeling Jesuit University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling Jesuit University or Huntingdon College .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling Jesuit University (1032) is 40 points higher than at Huntingdon College (992)
- Incoming Wheeling Jesuit University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Huntingdon College (21)
- Accepted freshman Huntingdon College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Wheeling Jesuit University (3.33)
- Wheeling Jesuit University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Huntingdon College (66%)
Huntingdon College vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon College or Wheeling Jesuit 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 Wheeling Jesuit University and Huntingdon College.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling Jesuit University is higher than Huntingdon College (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wheeling Jesuit University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Huntingdon College graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $42,400)
- Huntingdon College students graduate with a $523 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($26,477 vs. $27,000)
- Huntingdon College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling Jesuit University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huntingdon College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/