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Overview |
Heidelberg University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Tiffin, OH | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 1,448 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | heidelberg.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Heidelberg University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $20,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $13,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,620 | $11,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,128 | $9,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Heidelberg University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,253 | 1,005 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7%Open | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 50.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1162 | 900/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Heidelberg University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Heidelberg University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $248 |
Diversity |
Heidelberg University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Heidelberg University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Heidelberg University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (1,448 students vs. 1,059 students)
Heidelberg University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Heidelberg University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Heidelberg University is 308% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.5% higher at Heidelberg University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($32,900.00 vs. $20,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Heidelberg University ($11,015 vs. $19,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heidelberg University are 11.3% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,700 vs. $13,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heidelberg University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heidelberg University students is 183.3% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($27,128 vs. $9,577)
Heidelberg University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Heidelberg University 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 Heidelberg University .
- The average SAT score at Heidelberg University (1033) is 51 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Heidelberg University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Heidelberg University (3.33)
- Heidelberg University has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than West Virginia University Tech (61%)
Heidelberg University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Heidelberg University 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 Heidelberg University.
- The graduation rate at Heidelberg University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (55% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $9,900 more per year than Heidelberg University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,700)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $28,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($248 vs. $289)
- More Heidelberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/