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Overview |
Luther Rice University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 556 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1003 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,138 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,138 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,736 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,935 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,609 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 83% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 12 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3%Open | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75%Open | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1073 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Luther Rice University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (3,458 students vs. 556 students)
Luther Rice University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or WVSU?
- Luther Rice University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($9,138.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at WVSU than Luther Rice University ($13,948.00 vs. $9,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther Rice University than WVSU ($3,935 vs. $10,878)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 29.4% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($12,936 vs. $16,736)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Luther Rice University (83% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($8,657 vs. $7,609)
Luther Rice University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Luther Rice University .
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Luther Rice University (34.3%)
Luther Rice University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice 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 Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than Luther Rice University (25% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Luther Rice University earn on average $8,900 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther Rice University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Luther Rice University graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther Rice 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/