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Overview |
Eastern University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Eastern University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $248 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | 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 University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 1,481 students)
Eastern University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Eastern University is 357% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at Eastern University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($35,864.00 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 University ($9,529 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 6.4% lower than costs at Eastern University ($11,676 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 189.3% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($25,542 vs. $8,830)
Eastern University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University 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 University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 44 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University 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 University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (67% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $4,700 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,900)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,500)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($248 vs. $274)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/