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Marshall University JMU ECU Penn State TU Ohio University WCU Kent State WVSU Campbell University Kentucky Old Dominion| Gardner Webb University | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | WVU | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
GWU | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
GWU | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
GWU | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
GWU | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 57% | ||
Campus |
GWU | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or WVU?
- Gardner Webb University is 233.5% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at GWU than West Virginia University ($31,220.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than GWU ($12,202 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 7.9% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($10,770 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 106.5% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($24,130 vs. $11,685)
GWU vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or GWU .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 101 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming WVU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU or WVU? 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 WVU and GWU.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Gardner Webb University (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $10,100 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,500)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $968 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($24,001 vs. $24,969)
- WVU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/