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Overview |
LRC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,068 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #796 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laroche.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
LRC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,334 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,334 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,886 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,233 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,948 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
LRC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 3,137 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.1% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LRC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LRC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
LRC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
LRC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
LRC | 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
- La Roche College is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,068 students vs. 1,481 students)
LRC vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LRC or West Virginia University Tech?
- La Roche College is 299.3% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at LRC than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($31,334.00 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 LRC ($9,529 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 10.4% lower than costs at La Roche College ($11,676 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than La Roche College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 137.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($20,948 vs. $8,830)
LRC vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LRC 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 LRC .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 43 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
LRC vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LRC 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 LRC.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (51% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $6,300 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,300)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,999 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/