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Overview |
Rochester College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #880 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rc.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rochester College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,736 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,736 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,665 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,899 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Rochester College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 929 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 663 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 |
Rochester College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rochester College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,403 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $240 |
Diversity |
Rochester College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 9% |
Students |
Rochester College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Rochester College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Rochester College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,167 students)
Rochester College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rochester College or WVSU?
- Rochester College is 229.2% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($26,736.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.6% higher at Rochester College than West Virginia State University ($26,736.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Rochester College ($11,684 vs. $18,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 29.4% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,440 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester College students is 67.7% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($15,899 vs. $9,482)
Rochester College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rochester College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Rochester College .
- The average SAT score at Rochester College (949) is 22 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Rochester College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Rochester College (3.13)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Rochester College (71.4%)
Rochester College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rochester College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Rochester College.
- The graduation rate at Rochester College is higher than West Virginia State University (42% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Rochester College earn on average $5,400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Rochester College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,403)
- WVSU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Rochester College graduates. ($240 vs. $252)
- More Rochester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/