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Overview |
Indiana Tech | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,595 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indianatech.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana Tech | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,064 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,064 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,854 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,179 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,813 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Indiana Tech | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,323 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 3,442 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| 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 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana Tech | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana Tech | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $248 |
Diversity |
Indiana Tech | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 3% |
Students |
Indiana Tech | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Indiana Tech | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Institute of Technology is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,595 students vs. 1,481 students)
Indiana Tech vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana Tech or West Virginia University Tech?
- Indiana Institute of Technology is 270.3% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($29,064.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Indiana Tech than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($29,064.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Indiana Tech ($9,529 vs. $22,179)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Institute of Technology are 7.6% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,854 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Institute of Technology students is 124.4% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($19,813 vs. $8,830)
Indiana Tech vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana Tech 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 Indiana Tech .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 20 points higher than at Indiana Tech (962)
- Incoming Indiana Tech students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- Indiana Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Indiana Tech vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana Tech 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 Indiana Tech.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (29% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $4,000 more per year than Indiana Tech graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,861 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana Tech graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,862)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana Tech graduates. ($248 vs. $277)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/