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Overview |
UVa-Wise | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Wise, VA | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uvawise.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UVa-Wise | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,040 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,419 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,919 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,923 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,299 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
UVa-Wise | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 835 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 631 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.8% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1160 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 |
UVa-Wise | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UVa-Wise | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,827 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $319 |
Diversity |
UVa-Wise | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 20% |
Students |
UVa-Wise | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 68% | ||
Campus |
UVa-Wise | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 623 students)
UVa-Wise vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UVa-Wise or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 408.6% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Bethany College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($30,720.00 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 Bethany College ($9,923 vs. $17,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 0.2% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($11,900 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 109.8% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($30,005 vs. $14,299)
UVa-Wise vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UVa-Wise or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or UVa-Wise .
- The average SAT score at The University of Virginia's College at Wise (942) is 35 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming UVa-Wise students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Bethany College (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Bethany College (64.9%)
UVa-Wise vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UVa-Wise or Bethany 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 Bethany College and UVa-Wise.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $1,900 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $10,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($20,827 vs. $30,884)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($215 vs. $319)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/