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Overview |
Lourdes University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Sylvania, OH | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lourdes.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lourdes University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,750 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,750 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,634 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,038 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Lourdes University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,082 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 654 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.4%Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3%Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lourdes University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lourdes University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $312 | $240 |
Diversity |
Lourdes University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Lourdes University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lourdes University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,136 students)
Lourdes University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lourdes University or WVSU?
- Lourdes University is 217% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($25,750.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.5% higher at Lourdes University than West Virginia State University ($25,750.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Lourdes University ($11,684 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lourdes University are 1.8% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($12,000 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lourdes University students is 90.2% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($18,038 vs. $9,482)
Lourdes University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lourdes University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Lourdes University .
- The average SAT score at Lourdes University (983) is 56 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Lourdes University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Lourdes University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Lourdes University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lourdes University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Lourdes University.
- The graduation rate at Lourdes University is higher than West Virginia State University (28% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Lourdes University earn on average $6,900 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $30,250)
- WVSU graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($240 vs. $312)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/