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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| Governors State University | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | WVSU | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,337 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1003 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,872 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,872 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,833 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,315 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 83% |
Admission |
GSU | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 830/1073 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GSU | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $240 |
Diversity |
GSU | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
GSU | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 17% | ||
Campus |
GSU | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (4,337 students vs. 3,458 students)
GSU vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($8,524.00 vs. $7,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.2% higher at WVSU than Governors State University ($13,948.00 vs. $7,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than WVSU ($10,833 vs. $10,878)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 13.9% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,360 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than West Virginia State University (90% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 30.7% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($11,315 vs. $8,657)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or GSU .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 16 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at WVSU (3.24)
GSU vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $9,900 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $32,700)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($17,250 vs. $23,250)
- GSU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($178 vs. $240)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/