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Overview |
Saint John's | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint John's | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Saint John's | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Saint John's | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Johns University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,645 students vs. 951 students)
Saint John's vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Saint Johns University is 60.7% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at Saint John's than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($50,950.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Saint John's ($20,470 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 11.5% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($10,660 vs. $11,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 41.2% larger than aid received West Virginia Wesleyan College ($37,533 vs. $26,575)
Saint John's vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's 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 Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 133 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Saint John's (86.2%)
Saint John's vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's 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 Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than West Virginia Wesleyan College (80% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $17,800 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $46,600)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Saint John's graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Saint John's graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/