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Overview |
AU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,378 | 1,448 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,400 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,400 | $20,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,016 | $13,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,091 | $11,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,274 | $9,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
AU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 1,005 | ||
| Admitted | 1,588 | 613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 50.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1191 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
AU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
AU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 20% | ||
Campus |
AU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (1,448 students vs. 1,378 students)
AU vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or West Virginia University Tech?
- Averett University is 376.2% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.9% higher at AU than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($38,400.00 vs. $20,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than AU ($11,015 vs. $24,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 0% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($13,016 vs. $13,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 184.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($27,274 vs. $9,577)
AU vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or AU .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 69 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at AU (3.07)
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than AU (47.8%)
AU vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (41% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $2,200 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,400)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/