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Overview |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncwc.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,952 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,952 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,264 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,701 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,392 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,379 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,718 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 46% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 34% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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
- Waynesburg University is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,366 students vs. 1,337 students)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Waynesburg College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Waynesburg University ($33,952.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Waynesburg College ($18,701 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 1.2% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($12,120 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Waynesburg University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 62.6% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($28,392 vs. $17,464)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or North Carolina Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Waynesburg University (1019) is 141 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- Waynesburg College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and North Carolina Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (57% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $5,700 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($22,718 vs. $27,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/