Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Alvernia University Old Dominion BC Regent University Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg CNU McDaniel College SU Wingate University CHC| Rosemont College | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Rosemont College | VWC | ||
| Location | Rosemont, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 754 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rosemont.edu | vwc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Rosemont College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,890 | $36,010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,890 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,130 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,741 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,072 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rosemont College | VWC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 950 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 718 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Rosemont College | VWC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Rosemont College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rosemont College | VWC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 41% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Rosemont College | VWC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 60% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Rosemont College | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Rosemont College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 754 students)
Rosemont College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rosemont College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 81% more expensive to attend than Rosemont College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $19,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at VWC than Rosemont College ($36,010.00 vs. $19,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rosemont College than VWC ($19,741 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 18.6% lower than costs at Rosemont College ($11,070 vs. $13,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Rosemont College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 82.9% larger than aid received Rosemont College ($27,568 vs. $15,072)
Rosemont College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rosemont College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Rosemont College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Wesleyan College (982) is 98 points higher than at Rosemont College (884)
- Incoming VWC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Rosemont College (18)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Rosemont College (3.2)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Rosemont College (75.6%)
Rosemont College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rosemont College 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 Rosemont College.
- The graduation rate at Rosemont College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Rosemont College earn on average $5,900 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Rosemont College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Rosemont College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More VWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rosemont College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/