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Overview |
Bluefield State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Bluefield, WV | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,306 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #986 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluefieldstate.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluefield State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,030 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,759 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,160 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Bluefield State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 813 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 790 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bluefield State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluefield State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $248 |
Diversity |
Bluefield State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bluefield State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Bluefield State College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 Bluefield State College based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 1,306 students)
Bluefield State College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluefield State College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Bluefield State College is 12.6% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Bluefield State College ($19,584.00 vs. $16,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Bluefield State College ($9,529 vs. $11,759)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield State College are 14.5% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,200 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Bluefield State College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield State College students is 15.1% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,160 vs. $8,830)
Bluefield State College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluefield State College 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 Bluefield State College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 48 points higher than at Bluefield State College (934)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bluefield State College (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Bluefield State College (3.41)
- Bluefield State College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Bluefield State College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluefield State College 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 Bluefield State College.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than Bluefield State College (29% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $18,800 more per year than Bluefield State College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $31,800)
- Bluefield State College students graduate with a $5,001 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,001)
- Bluefield State College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($196 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield State College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/