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Overview |
Rust College | VWC | ||
| Location | Holly Springs, MS | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 429 | 1,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rustcollege.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rust College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,385 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,385 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,980 | $11,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,234 | $21,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,238 | $29,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Rust College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,715 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 595 | 1,890 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.7% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.66 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Rust College | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rust College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,837 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rust College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Rust College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Rust 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 Rust College based on total student enrollment (1,711 students vs. 429 students)
Rust College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rust College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 216.3% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $11,385.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.3% higher at VWC than Rust College ($36,010.00 vs. $11,385.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than VWC ($8,234 vs. $21,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 92.5% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($5,980 vs. $11,513)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Rust College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 139.9% larger than aid received Rust College ($29,360 vs. $12,238)
Rust College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rust College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Rust College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Wesleyan College (982) is 202 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming VWC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Rust College (34.7%)
Rust College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rust 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 Rust College.
- The graduation rate at VWC is higher than Rust College (48% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $16,600 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $25,100)
- Virginia Wesleyan College students graduate with a $837 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,837)
- VWC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More VWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/