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Overview |
Gainesville College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Oakwood, Georgia | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,481 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsc.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gainesville College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,408 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Gainesville College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,538 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 2,509 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gainesville College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gainesville College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $248 |
Diversity |
Gainesville College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 52% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Gainesville College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | - | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 9% | ||
Campus |
Gainesville College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 0 students)
Gainesville College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gainesville College or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 244.7% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.8% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Gainesville State College ($19,584.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 57.6% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($7,408 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Gainesville State College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($8,830 vs. $0)
Gainesville College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gainesville 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 Gainesville College .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Gainesville College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gainesville 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 Gainesville College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/