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Overview |
Limestone University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Gaffney, SC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,786 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #864 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | limestone.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Limestone University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,645 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,478 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,016 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Limestone University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,260 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 2,022 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 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 |
Limestone University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Limestone University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,250 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $248 |
Diversity |
Limestone University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Limestone University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Limestone University | 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
- Limestone University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (1,786 students vs. 1,481 students)
Limestone University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Limestone University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Limestone University is 221.1% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Limestone University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($25,200.00 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 Limestone University ($9,529 vs. $23,478)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Limestone University are 9.7% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,645 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Limestone University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Limestone University students is 115.4% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($19,016 vs. $8,830)
Limestone University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Limestone 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 Limestone University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 80 points higher than at Limestone University (902)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Limestone University (19)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Limestone University (3.42)
- Limestone University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Limestone University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Limestone 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 Limestone University.
- The graduation rate at Limestone University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (39% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $10,100 more per year than Limestone University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,500)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,249 lower median federal student loan debt than Limestone University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,250)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Limestone University graduates. ($248 vs. $281)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Limestone University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/