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Overview |
UVa-Wise | VWC | ||
| Location | Wise, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uvawise.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UVa-Wise | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,040 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,419 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,919 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,923 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,299 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
UVa-Wise | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 835 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 631 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.8% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1160 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UVa-Wise | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,827 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $279 |
Diversity |
UVa-Wise | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
UVa-Wise | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UVa-Wise | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,538 students)
UVa-Wise vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UVa-Wise or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 496.2% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at VWC than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($36,010.00 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 VWC ($9,923 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 7.7% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($11,070 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 92.8% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($27,568 vs. $14,299)
UVa-Wise vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UVa-Wise or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or UVa-Wise .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Wesleyan College (982) is 40 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming VWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
UVa-Wise vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UVa-Wise or VWC? 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 VWC and UVa-Wise.
- The graduation rate at VWC is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $400 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,700)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $6,173 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($20,827 vs. $27,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More VWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/