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Auburn LaGrange College Faulkner Birmingham Southern College TROY University of Montevallo AUM Alabama Huntsville Bible College| Huntingdon College | Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Huntingdon College | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,850 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,850 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,772 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,662 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,020 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,573 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 1,697 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $266 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 15% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon College | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilson College is larger than than Huntingdon College based on total student enrollment (1,360 students vs. 817 students)
Huntingdon College vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or Wilson College?
- Huntingdon College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($26,850.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Huntingdon College than Wilson College ($26,850.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Huntingdon College than Wilson College ($23,662 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huntingdon College are 11.1% lower than costs at Wilson College ($10,772 vs. $11,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College than Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Huntingdon College students is 12.5% larger than aid received Wilson College ($16,020 vs. $14,241)
Huntingdon College vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon College or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Huntingdon College .
- The average SAT score at Huntingdon College (992) is 51 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming Huntingdon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Huntingdon College (3.43)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Huntingdon College (66%)
Huntingdon College vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon College or Wilson 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 Wilson College and Huntingdon College.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Huntingdon College (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Huntingdon College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $727 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntingdon College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,477)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Huntingdon College graduates. ($266 vs. $273)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huntingdon College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/