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Overview |
Indiana State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Indiana State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $248 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Indiana State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,481 students)
Indiana State vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or West Virginia University Tech?
- Indiana State University is 20.4% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Indiana State than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($20,880.00 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 State ($9,529 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 2.9% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,350 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Indiana State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 22.3% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,802 vs. $8,830)
Indiana State vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State 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 State .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 72 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Indiana State vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (42% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $10,200 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $281 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($23,720 vs. $24,001)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/