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Overview |
LHU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
LHU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 830 | ||
| Admitted | - | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 55.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LHU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
LHU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
LHU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 9% | ||
Campus |
LHU | 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
- Lock Haven University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 1,481 students)
LHU vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 1.7% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Lock Haven University ($19,584.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 12.8% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,350 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Lock Haven University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($8,830 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU 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 LHU .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 34 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at LHU (3.41)
LHU vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU 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 LHU.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (46% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $8,500 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,100)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/