West Virginia Wesleyan College and Potomac State College of West Virginia University are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. West Virginia Wesleyan is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Buckhannon, WV and Potomac State College of West Vi is a four-year, public school located in Keyser, WV.
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| West Virginia Wesleyan College | vs. | Potomac State College of West Virginia University |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhannon, West Virginia | Location | Keyser, West Virginia |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's College |
| $34,090 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$5,280
Out-Of-State$13,200 |
| 97% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 69% |
| $27,549 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $7,017 |
| 93.34 % | Acceptance Rates | - |
| 22.62 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | - |
| 1,034 | SAT Score | - |
| 21 | ACT Score | - |
| 57 % | Graduation Rate | 31 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 28 % |
| 67 % | Retention Rate | 58 % |
| 1,055 | Student Population | 1,077 |
| 63 | Number of Faculties | 49 |
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |