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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1034 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | 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 | $11,660 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | 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 | 3.56 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 9% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | 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
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 1,481 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 1.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro 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 Edinboro ($19,584.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 0.1% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,660 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than PennWest Edinboro (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($8,830 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro 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 Edinboro .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 32 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
PennWest Edinboro vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro 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 Edinboro.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (53% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $12,900 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,700)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/