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Overview |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | W&J | ||
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncwc.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,952 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,952 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,264 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,701 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,392 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,379 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,718 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 46% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 28% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | W&J | ||
| 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
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,337 students vs. 1,151 students)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Wesleyan College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 46.1% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at W&J than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($49,612.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than W&J ($18,701 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 10.3% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,264 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 37.2% larger than aid received North Carolina Wesleyan College ($38,963 vs. $28,392)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Wesleyan College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or North Carolina Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Wesleyan College or W&J? 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 W&J and North Carolina Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (74% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $13,700 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,282 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($22,718 vs. $27,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/