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Danville, VA · Virginia Beach, VA
| Averett University | Virginia Wesleyan University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,925/yr | $19,676/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $23,064/yr | $14,080/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $16,990/yr | $17,108/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,023/yr | $15,967/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,959/yr | $22,603/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,810/yr | $24,782/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,530/yr | $11,930/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,870/yr | $11,930/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,996/yr | $3,100/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $53,460/yr | $51,255/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,550/yr | $37,500/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $38,550/yr | $37,500/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 41% | 27% |
| Students taking federal loans | 63% | 45% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 57% | 73% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 926–1143 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1135 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 15–28 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,322 | 2,651 |
| Students accepted | 1,588 | 1,890 |
| Students who enrolled | 283 | 373 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 8% | 6% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 48% | 42% |
| Freshmen who come back | 65% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $51,516/yr | $50,074/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $33,532–$75,785 | $32,037–$72,086 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 52% | 47% |
| White students graduating | 54% | 50% |
| Black students graduating | 34% | 25% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 60% | 30% |
| Asian students graduating | 33% | 60% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,273/yr | $39,200/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 73% |
| Graduate on time | 33% | 36% |
| Pell students who graduate | 43% | 30% |
| First-gen students who finish | 48% | 43% |
| Low-income students who finish | 36% | 44% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | 44% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,603/yr | $47,428/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 29% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Psychology 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Psychology 13% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 29% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Psychology — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees | Health Professions — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 8% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $64,595/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $81,277/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 11% | 15% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,231 | 1,256 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 232 | 104 |
| Average professor pay | $6,196/mo | $8,756/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 70% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $40,149 | $47,832 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | City (large) |
| Location | Danville, VA | Virginia Beach, VA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1859 | 1961 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 7.8% | 3.1% |
| Men | 49% | 43% |
| Women | 51% | 57% |
| White students | 49% | 39% |
| Black students | 26% | 20% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4% | 8.3% |
| Asian students | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Two or more races | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Other / not reported | 7.1% | 21% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 38% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 23% | 8.1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,698/yr | $10,936/yr |
| Endowment | $5.7M | $121.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 529 | 856 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,616/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $4,400/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | 15 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Four-one-four plan |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 489 | 449 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $3.3M | $3.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.3M | $3.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $63,467 | $45,721 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.