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Overview |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncwc.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,952 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,952 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,264 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,701 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,392 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,379 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | 915/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,718 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $215 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 46% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 21% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,337 students)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Wesleyan College or UVa-Wise?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 462.1% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($33,952.00 vs. $25,419.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($9,923 vs. $18,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 2.9% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($11,919 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than North Carolina Wesleyan College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 98.6% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($28,392 vs. $14,299)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Wesleyan College or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or North Carolina Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Virginia's College at Wise (942) is 64 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming UVa-Wise students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Wesleyan College 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at UVa-Wise is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (39% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $1,100 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $1,891 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($20,827 vs. $22,718)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($215 vs. $234)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/