by our College Data Analytics TeamA large number of students are not billed the full sticker price of a school. Rather, they are offered a financial aid plan that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The sum total of attendance at West Virginia Wesleyan College can sound overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students get some type of financial aid.
What financial aid options can West Virginia Wesleyan offer you, and what will you qualify for? Keep reading for more information. Read on to see just how much financial aid could be open to you.
The amount of financial aid you can receive varies from person to person and will depend on your family’s economic situation. Read on to get a sense of the financial assistance available at West Virginia Wesleyan College.
Through a mix of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships, schools bring down the effective cost so more students can attend. Bear in mind that not all aid is equal, and the amount any one student receives can vary widely.
At West Virginia Wesleyan College, 100% of the incoming full-time class was awarded financial aid roughly 306 first-years).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 100% | $29,150 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 100% | $23,696 |
| Federal Pell grants | 41% | $6,282 |
| State/local grants | 48% | $6,014 |
| Federal student loans | 69% | $5,648 |
Because grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid, they are the most sought-after type of financial aid. At West Virginia Wesleyan, some 97% of undergraduate students received gift aid averaging $27,549 (covering around 906 recipients).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 97% | $27,549 |
| Federal Pell grants | 38% | $5,988 |
| Federal student loans | 65% | $6,613 |
Title-IV recipients living on campus saw average grant aid of $30,107.
How much a family pays depends heavily on income, because most aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $12,950 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $15,041 |
| Over $75,000 | $22,595 |
Each amount is the average cost remaining once grant aid is subtracted, by income band.
After grants and scholarships come off the published price, what remains is the net price — the best estimate of true out-of-pocket cost.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $18,083 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $18,148 |
For a customized cost estimate, visit West Virginia Wesleyan’s net price calculator: wvwc.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx.
The middle student in the debt distribution at West Virginia Wesleyan owes $15,750 of federal student loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $15,750 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $27,000 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $286.24/mo |
Under a standard ten-year plan, the median graduate’s monthly payment lands near the figure above.
A single median figure conceals how much debt outcomes differ student to student. The four reference points below map the debt distribution at West Virginia Wesleyan.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $3,000 |
| 25th percentile | $5,500 |
| 75th percentile | $27,000 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $33,750 |
How much a student borrows depends heavily on family income, first-gen status, and dependency.
By Family Income
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $13,750 |
| Middle income | $12,702 |
| High income | $19,500 |
First-Gen vs Continuing-Gen Median Debt
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $15,375 |
| Continuing-generation students | $17,125 |
Dependent vs Independent Students
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $15,750 |
| Independent students | $14,750 |
These indicators are derived from the underlying debt data and summarize the overall picture at West Virginia Wesleyan.
Most undergraduate borrowing runs through the federal Stafford loan program. These figures summarize annual Stafford program activity at West Virginia Wesleyan:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 6027 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $98,638,432 |
The GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the main federal aid routes for veterans and service members.
GI Bill volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 4 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $108,181 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $27,045 |
DoD Tuition Assistance activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 0 |
| Total DoD amount | $0 |
References
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