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Overview |
Wilson College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Chambersburg, PA | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilson.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilson College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,968 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,923 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,241 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Wilson College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 739 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 695 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | 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 |
Wilson College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilson College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $215 |
Diversity |
Wilson College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 7% |
Students |
Wilson College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Wilson College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,360 students)
Wilson College vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilson College or UVa-Wise?
- Wilson College is 317.2% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at UVa-Wise than Wilson College ($25,419.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Wilson College ($9,923 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 0.4% lower than costs at Wilson College ($11,919 vs. $11,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 0.4% larger than aid received Wilson College ($14,299 vs. $14,241)
Wilson College vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilson College or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Wilson College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Virginia's College at Wise (942) is 1 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming Wilson College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
Wilson College vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilson 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 Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $7,400 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $34,700)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $4,923 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($20,827 vs. $25,750)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($215 vs. $266)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/