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Overview |
ASU | WVU | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 24,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $9,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $13,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $11,893 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 93% |
Admission |
ASU | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 19,857 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 17,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $248 |
Diversity |
ASU | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ASU | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 56% | ||
Campus |
ASU | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (24,200 students vs. 21,253 students)
ASU vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 127.4% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($9,648.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at WVU than Appalachian State University ($27,360.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than ASU ($13,691 vs. $14,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 13.2% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($12,258 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than Appalachian State University (93% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 54.9% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($11,893 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 79 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming ASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at WVU (3.45)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than WVU (86.3%)
ASU vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or WVU? 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 WVU and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than West Virginia University (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $9,000 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $3,501 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,001)
- ASU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/