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Marshall University RU Salisbury WVU D&E College Old Dominion Fairmont State TC Bloomfield College| Louisiana College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisiana College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 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 |
Louisiana College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Louisiana College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana College is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,026 students vs. 951 students)
Louisiana College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 61.8% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Louisiana College ($31,698.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($14,566 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 39.4% lower than costs at West Virginia Wesleyan College ($7,646 vs. $10,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 94.7% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($26,575 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College 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 Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 46 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College 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 Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Louisiana College (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,600)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $3,973 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($23,027 vs. $27,000)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/