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RU UVA St. Andrews University Longwood University AUM JMU Old Dominion ETSU Concord University Notre Dame College Liberty University| Macon State College | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macon State | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,704 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Macon State | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 915/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Macon State | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $215 |
Diversity |
Macon State | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 40% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Macon State | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | - | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 21% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or UVa-Wise?
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is 165.3% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($6,040.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.2% higher at UVa-Wise than Macon State College ($25,419.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 76.6% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($6,750 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Macon State College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($14,299 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Macon State.
- The graduation rate at UVa-Wise is higher than Macon State College (39% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/