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Overview |
Judson University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Judson University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Judson University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Judson University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Judson University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (973 students vs. 951 students)
Judson University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Judson University ($31,698.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($19,268 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 6.2% lower than costs at Judson University ($10,660 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 25.8% larger than aid received Judson University ($26,575 vs. $21,123)
Judson University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University 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 Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 71 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Judson University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Judson University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,800)
- Judson University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Judson University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/