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Overview |
WCU | VWC | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,275 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,228 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,973 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,443 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
WCU | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,778 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 12,982 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
WCU | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
WCU | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
WCU | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 26% | ||
Campus |
WCU | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 1,538 students)
WCU vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 366.7% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.7% higher at VWC than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($36,010.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than VWC ($22,973 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 28.5% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($11,070 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 406.5% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($27,568 vs. $5,443)
WCU vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or WCU .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 90 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming WCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at VWC (3.39)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than VWC (81.4%)
WCU vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU or VWC? 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 VWC and WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $7,300 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $41,700)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/