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Overview |
Erskine College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Due West, SC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 956 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erskine.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Erskine College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,435 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,435 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,450 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,581 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,834 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Erskine College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,585 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1150 | 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 |
Academics |
Erskine College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Erskine College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $248 |
Diversity |
Erskine College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 3% |
Students |
Erskine College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Erskine College | 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
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 956 students)
Erskine College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Erskine College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Erskine College is 338.8% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.8% higher at Erskine College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($34,435.00 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 Erskine College ($9,529 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 6.6% lower than costs at Erskine College ($11,676 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 90.6% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($16,834 vs. $8,830)
Erskine College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Erskine College 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 Erskine College .
- The average SAT score at Erskine College (993) is 11 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Erskine College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Erskine College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Erskine College 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 Erskine College.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (55% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $10,300 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,300)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,749 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,750)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($248 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/