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Overview |
PC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 910/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
PC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
PC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 43% | ||
Campus |
PC | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 951 students)
PC vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Presbyterian College is 23% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at PC than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($38,990.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than PC ($20,470 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 6% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($10,660 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 29.4% larger than aid received West Virginia Wesleyan College ($34,379 vs. $26,575)
PC vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 67 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (3.52)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC or West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than West Virginia Wesleyan College (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $1,100 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,600)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/