by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a West Virginia Wesleyan degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how West Virginia Wesleyan measures up.
West Virginia Wesleyan is ranked #1,712 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within West Virginia, it ranks #29 of 36 for value.
Among the majors West Virginia Wesleyan offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Health Services | #110 of 216 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #131 of 243 |
| General Business/Commerce | #131 of 243 |
| Sports Management | #210 of 492 |
| Exercise Science | #258 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | #275 of 425 |
| Health & Physical Education | #372 of 757 |
| Athletic Training | #372 of 757 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #382 of 638 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies | #390 of 783 |
Below is the detailed West Virginia Wesleyan value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
West Virginia Wesleyan College is ranked #8 out of #36 in West Virginia for quality and #29 out of #36 for West Virginia value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the West Virginia Wesleyan financial aid page to be sure.
West Virginia Wesleyan College is ranked #1,712 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, West Virginia Wesleyan College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at West Virginia Wesleyan costs about $18,386. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $73,543 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $48,368 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $18,083 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $18,386 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $73,543 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the West Virginia Wesleyan net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What West Virginia Wesleyan costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a West Virginia Wesleyan degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $193,472 | — | — |
| All Students | $73,543 | #1,712 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $72,332 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $193,472 | — | — |
| All Students | $73,543 | #29 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $72,332 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at West Virginia Wesleyan shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12,553 |
| $30K–$48K | $13,597 |
| $48K–$75K | $16,406 |
| $75K–$110K | $19,593 |
| Over $110K | $24,477 |
About 99% of West Virginia Wesleyan undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $27,549 per year. Get more details on the West Virginia Wesleyan financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average West Virginia Wesleyan cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.