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WVU Fairmont State Marshall University Morgan State Buffalo State College Morehead State University University of Charleston Bowie State University Salisbury University of North Carolina at Pembroke NCAT West Liberty University| Fountainhead College of Technology | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fountainhead College of Technology | WVSU | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 88 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1003 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fountainheadcollege.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fountainhead College of Technology | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,550 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,550 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,082 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,476 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,070 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 83% |
Admission |
Fountainhead College of Technology | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1073 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Fountainhead College of Technology | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fountainhead College of Technology | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,256 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $240 |
Diversity |
Fountainhead College of Technology | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 96% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Fountainhead College of Technology | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 17% | ||
Campus |
Fountainhead College of Technology | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Fountainhead College of Technology based on total student enrollment (3,458 students vs. 88 students)
Fountainhead College of Technology vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fountainhead College of Technology or WVSU?
- Fountainhead College of Technology is 70.7% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($14,550.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Fountainhead College of Technology than West Virginia State University ($14,550.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Fountainhead College of Technology ($10,878 vs. $19,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fountainhead College of Technology are 82.7% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($7,082 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Fountainhead College of Technology (83% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Fountainhead College of Technology ($8,657 vs. $8,070)
Which college is harder to get into, Fountainhead College of Technology or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Fountainhead College of Technology .
Fountainhead College of Technology vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fountainhead College of Technology or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Fountainhead College of Technology.
- Graduates from Fountainhead College of Technology earn on average $10,800 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $32,700)
- Fountainhead College of Technology students graduate with a $2,994 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($20,256 vs. $23,250)
- Fountainhead College of Technology graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($209 vs. $240)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fountainhead College of Technology students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/