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Overview |
CSU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Parkersburg, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 2,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | wvup.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $4,032 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $9,024 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $7,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $3,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $5,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 82% |
Admission |
CSU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $12,031 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $124 |
Diversity |
CSU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CSU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than West Virginia University at Parkersburg based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 2,288 students)
CSU vs. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or West Virginia University at Parkersburg?
- Chicago State University is 89.9% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University at Parkersburg for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $4,032.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at West Virginia University at Parkersburg than Chicago State University ($9,024.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University at Parkersburg than CSU ($3,029 vs. $6,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University at Parkersburg are 91.7% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($7,200 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than West Virginia University at Parkersburg (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 173.5% larger than aid received West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($15,891 vs. $5,811)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or West Virginia University at Parkersburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University at Parkersburg or CSU .
CSU vs. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or West Virginia University at Parkersburg? 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 at Parkersburg and CSU.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University at Parkersburg is higher than Chicago State University (31% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $31,500)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg students graduate with a $19,219 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($12,031 vs. $31,250)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates are paying $199 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($124 vs. $323)
- More West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/