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Overview |
DSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Dickinson, ND | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,453 | 1,448 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinsonstate.com | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,470 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,570 | $20,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,740 | $13,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,490 | $11,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,875 | $9,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
DSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 831 | 1,005 | ||
| Admitted | 499 | 613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.3% | 50.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 900/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,781 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $248 |
Diversity |
DSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
DSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 20% | ||
Campus |
DSU | 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
- Dickinson State University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (1,453 students vs. 1,448 students)
DSU vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSU or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 8% more expensive to attend than DSU for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $7,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.2% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Dickinson State University ($20,120.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than DSU ($11,015 vs. $15,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson State University are 68.2% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($7,740 vs. $13,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Dickinson State University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 96.5% larger than aid received Dickinson State University ($9,577 vs. $4,875)
DSU vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DSU 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 DSU .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 31 points higher than at DSU (951)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at DSU (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at DSU (3.11)
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than DSU (60%)
DSU vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSU 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 DSU.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than Dickinson State University (29% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $3,800 more per year than DSU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,800)
- Dickinson State University students graduate with a $5,220 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($18,781 vs. $24,001)
- DSU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($194 vs. $248)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/