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Overview |
Bluefield State College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Bluefield, WV | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,306 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #986 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluefieldstate.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluefield State College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,030 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,759 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,160 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
Bluefield State College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 813 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 790 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 |
Bluefield State College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluefield State College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,800 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $240 |
Diversity |
Bluefield State College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Bluefield State College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bluefield State College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Bluefield State College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,306 students)
Bluefield State College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluefield State College or WVSU?
- Bluefield State College is 8.8% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Bluefield State College than West Virginia State University ($16,030.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Bluefield State College ($11,684 vs. $11,759)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield State College are 19.7% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,200 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield State College than West Virginia State University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield State College students is 7.2% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($10,160 vs. $9,482)
Bluefield State College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluefield State College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Bluefield State College .
- The average SAT score at Bluefield State College (934) is 7 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Bluefield State College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Bluefield State College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- Bluefield State College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than WVSU (96.2%)
Bluefield State College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluefield State College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Bluefield State College.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than Bluefield State College (25% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $900 more per year than Bluefield State College graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $31,800)
- Bluefield State College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,250)
- Bluefield State College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($196 vs. $240)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield State College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/