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Old Dominion BC Regent University Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg Penn State Altoona CNU McDaniel College SU Ship Roanoke College| Penn State Dubois | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Dubois | VWC | ||
| Location | Dubois, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 366 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Dubois | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,865 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,956 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Dubois | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 511 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 472 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1200 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
Penn State Dubois | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Dubois | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Dubois | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 94% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Penn State Dubois | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Dubois | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Penn State Dubois based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 366 students)
Penn State Dubois vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Dubois or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 160.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Dubois for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at VWC than Penn State Dubois ($36,010.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Dubois than VWC ($17,865 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 17.3% lower than costs at Penn State Dubois ($11,070 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Penn State Dubois (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 151.6% larger than aid received Penn State Dubois ($27,568 vs. $10,956)
Penn State Dubois vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Dubois or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Penn State Dubois .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Wesleyan College (982) is 15 points higher than at Penn State Dubois (967)
- Incoming Penn State Dubois students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VWC (22)
- Penn State Dubois has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than VWC (81.4%)
Penn State Dubois vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Dubois or VWC? 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 VWC and Penn State Dubois.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Dubois is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Penn State Dubois earn on average $13,600 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,700)
- Penn State Dubois students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Dubois graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Dubois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/