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Overview |
Wells | WCU | ||
| Location | Aurora, NY | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 357 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wells.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wells | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,362 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,362 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,601 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,212 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Wells | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,534 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 1,345 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wells | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wells | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Wells | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Wells | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Wells | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 357 students)
Wells vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wells or WCU?
- Wells College is 319.4% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($32,362.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at Wells than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($32,362.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than WCU ($20,601 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 4% lower than costs at Wells College ($14,228 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wells College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wells College students is 418.3% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($28,212 vs. $5,443)
Wells vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wells or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Wells .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 61 points higher than at Wells (1011)
- Incoming WCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wells (23)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Wells (3.25)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Wells (87.7%)
Wells vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wells or WCU? 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 WCU and Wells.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Wells College (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $9,500 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $39,500)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wells graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Wells graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wells students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/