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WKU NKU Kentucky Coastal Carolina Morehead State University Shepherd University Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University ECU WVU| Eastern Kentucky University | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 |
Eastern | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $248 |
Diversity |
Eastern | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,481 students)
Eastern vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or West Virginia University Tech?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Eastern than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($19,922.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Eastern ($9,529 vs. $10,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 12.7% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,360 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 19.9% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,583 vs. $8,830)
Eastern vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 46 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (38% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $12,700 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $306 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($23,695 vs. $24,001)
- Eastern graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/