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Overview |
Wilmington College | Ship | ||
| Location | Wilmington, OH | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #972 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilmington.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilmington College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,415 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,415 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,528 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,326 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Wilmington College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,963 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,730 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1010 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wilmington College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilmington College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wilmington College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Wilmington College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Wilmington College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 1,046 students)
Wilmington College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilmington College or Ship?
- Wilmington College is 196.9% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($28,415.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.8% higher at Wilmington College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($28,415.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Wilmington College ($21,462 vs. $24,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 6.8% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,800 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilmington College students is 115% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($16,326 vs. $7,593)
Wilmington College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilmington College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Wilmington College .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 13 points higher than at Wilmington College (966)
- Incoming Wilmington College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Wilmington College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Wilmington College has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Ship (87.8%)
Wilmington College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilmington College or Ship? 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 Ship and Wilmington College.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Wilmington College (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $7,200 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $40,000)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilmington College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wilmington College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilmington College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/