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Overview |
PennWest Clarion | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Clarion, PA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,922 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarion.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Clarion | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
PennWest Clarion | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 830 | ||
| Admitted | - | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 55.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest Clarion | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Clarion | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
PennWest Clarion | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
PennWest Clarion | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Clarion | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 1,481 students)
PennWest Clarion vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Clarion or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 1.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.2% higher at West Virginia University Tech than PennWest Clarion ($19,584.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 10.7% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($11,676 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than PennWest Clarion (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($8,830 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Clarion 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 PennWest Clarion .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 48 points higher than at PennWest Clarion (934)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest Clarion (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at PennWest Clarion (3.5)
PennWest Clarion vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Clarion 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 PennWest Clarion.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (49% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $11,400 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,200)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,999 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/