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Overview |
Waynesburg College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Waynesburg, PA | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,366 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #535 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | waynesburg.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Waynesburg College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,300 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,300 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,281 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,464 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Waynesburg College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,630 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Waynesburg College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Waynesburg College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Waynesburg College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Waynesburg College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Waynesburg College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Waynesburg University is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,366 students vs. 951 students)
Waynesburg College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Waynesburg College or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Waynesburg University ($31,698.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Waynesburg College ($20,470 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 13.7% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($10,660 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 52.2% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($26,575 vs. $17,464)
Waynesburg College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Waynesburg College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Waynesburg College .
- The average SAT score at Waynesburg University (1019) is 4 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (3.52)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Waynesburg College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Waynesburg College or West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Waynesburg College.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than West Virginia Wesleyan College (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $2,300 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,600)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Waynesburg College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Waynesburg College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/