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Overview |
Taylor University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Taylor University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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 |
Taylor University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $240 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Taylor University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Taylor University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,221 students)
Taylor University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or WVSU?
- Taylor University is 357.7% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.2% higher at Taylor University than West Virginia State University ($37,176.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Taylor University ($11,684 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 10.5% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,058 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than West Virginia State University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 145.8% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($23,303 vs. $9,482)
Taylor University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 264 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Taylor University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than West Virginia State University (80% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Taylor University earn on average $8,600 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/