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Overview |
Westminster College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | New Wilmington, PA | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,211 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,645 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,252 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Westminster College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,225 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,675 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1258 | 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 |
Westminster College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 7% |
Students |
Westminster College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Westminster College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,211 students)
Westminster College vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or UVa-Wise?
- Westminster College is 529.1% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Westminster College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($38,000.00 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 Westminster College ($9,923 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 0.2% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($11,900 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 111.6% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($30,252 vs. $14,299)
Westminster College vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1028) is 86 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming Westminster College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.57) as students at UVa-Wise (3.57)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Westminster College vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster 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 Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (74% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $3,600 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $6,173 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($20,827 vs. $27,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/