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Overview |
SWU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
SWU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 433 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SWU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
SWU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
SWU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 21% | ||
Campus |
SWU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,175 students)
SWU vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or UVa-Wise?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 339.1% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at SWU than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($26,520.00 vs. $25,419.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than SWU ($9,923 vs. $17,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 23.5% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($9,650 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 37.3% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($19,636 vs. $14,299)
SWU vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UVa-Wise (3.57)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than SWU (51.2%)
SWU vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and SWU.
- The graduation rate at SWU is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $2,700 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $6,173 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($20,827 vs. $27,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/