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Overview |
KY State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 1,448 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,088 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,134 | $20,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,186 | $13,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,672 | $11,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,850 | $9,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
KY State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,001 | 1,005 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 50.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | 900/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KY State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $248 |
Diversity |
KY State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
KY State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 20% | ||
Campus |
KY 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (1,689 students vs. 1,448 students)
KY State vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or West Virginia University Tech?
- Kentucky State University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($8,088.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.8% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Kentucky State University ($20,120.00 vs. $12,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than West Virginia University Tech ($9,672 vs. $11,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 59.1% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($8,186 vs. $13,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 2.9% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,850 vs. $9,577)
KY State vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY 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 KY State .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 51 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than West Virginia University Tech (61%)
KY State vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than Kentucky State University (29% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $19,600 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $31,000)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,999 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($24,001 vs. $29,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($248 vs. $299)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/