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Overview |
Texas Wesleyan University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Fort Worth, TX | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,578 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #845 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txwes.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas Wesleyan University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,390 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,390 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,919 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,652 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,039 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Texas Wesleyan University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,622 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | 900/1060 | ||
| 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 |
Texas Wesleyan University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas Wesleyan University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Texas Wesleyan University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Texas Wesleyan University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Texas Wesleyan University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| 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
- Texas Wesleyan University is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (2,578 students vs. 767 students)
Texas Wesleyan University vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas Wesleyan University or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Alderson Broaddus College for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Alderson Broaddus College ($31,390.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Wesleyan University than Alderson Broaddus College ($15,652 vs. $19,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 7.4% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($10,170 vs. $10,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Texas Wesleyan University as Alderson Broaddus College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Alderson Broaddus College ($29,039 vs. $24,656)
Texas Wesleyan University vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas Wesleyan University or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Texas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Wesleyan University (1003) is 23 points higher than at Alderson Broaddus College (980)
- Incoming Texas Wesleyan University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Alderson Broaddus College (21)
- Accepted freshman Texas Wesleyan University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (3.2)
- Alderson Broaddus College has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
Texas Wesleyan University vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas Wesleyan University or Alderson Broaddus 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 Alderson Broaddus College and Texas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus College is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Texas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,200)
- Texas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($24,999 vs. $26,000)
- Texas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/