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Old Dominion BC Regent University Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg CNU McDaniel College SU Wingate University Roanoke College Randolph-Macon| Virginia Wesleyan College | Northland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VWC | Northland College | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,538 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vwc.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
VWC | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,010 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,010 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,046 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,568 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VWC | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,718 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1365 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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 |
VWC | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VWC | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
VWC | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
VWC | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 50% | ||
Campus |
VWC | Northland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 518 students)
VWC vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VWC or Northland College?
- Northland College is 10.3% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($39,719.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Northland College than Virginia Wesleyan College ($39,719.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Northland College ($23,046 vs. $23,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 14.3% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($9,688 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 8% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($29,780 vs. $27,568)
VWC vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VWC or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or VWC .
- The average SAT score at Northland College (1118) is 136 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Northland College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Northland College (68.4%)
VWC vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VWC or Northland 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 Northland College and VWC.
- The graduation rate at VWC is the same as at Northland College (48% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,000)
- Northland College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Northland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/