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Overview |
Luther Rice University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 581 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,448 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,448 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,832 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6%Open | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76%Open | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Luther Rice University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 581 students)
Luther Rice University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Luther Rice University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($8,448.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.8% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Luther Rice University ($19,584.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 52.7% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($11,676 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Luther Rice University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($8,830 vs. $0)
Luther Rice University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice 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 Luther Rice University .
- Luther Rice University has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Luther Rice University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice 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 Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than Luther Rice University (29% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $9,000 more per year than Luther Rice University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $41,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther Rice University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Luther Rice University graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther Rice University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/