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Overview |
UE | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UE | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 840/940 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UE | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
UE | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
UE | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UE | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Evansville is larger than than Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 656 students)
UE vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Wilberforce University?
- University of Evansville is 233.6% more expensive to attend than Wilberforce University for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.6% higher at UE than Wilberforce University ($40,100.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilberforce University than UE ($14,070 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 97.7% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($7,000 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville as Wilberforce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 263.2% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($34,067 vs. $9,380)
UE vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or UE .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 395 points higher than at Wilberforce University (762)
- Incoming UE students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Wilberforce University (16)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Wilberforce University (2.82)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Wilberforce University (45.1%)
UE vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE or Wilberforce University? 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 Wilberforce University and UE.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Wilberforce University (62% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $9,800 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($20,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/