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Overview |
Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $215 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or UVa-Wise?
- Wesleyan College is 337.9% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Wesleyan College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($26,450.00 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 Wesleyan College ($9,923 vs. $13,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 8.4% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($10,996 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 73.4% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($24,800 vs. $14,299)
Wesleyan College vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $6,000 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $4,673 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($20,827 vs. $25,500)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($215 vs. $263)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/