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Overview |
Miami University-Hamilton | WVSU | ||
| Location | Hamilton, OH | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,268 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami University-Hamilton | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,525 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,580 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,955 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 90% |
Admission |
Miami University-Hamilton | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Miami University-Hamilton | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami University-Hamilton | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $240 |
Diversity |
Miami University-Hamilton | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Miami University-Hamilton | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Miami University-Hamilton | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Miami University-Hamilton based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,268 students)
Miami University-Hamilton vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami University-Hamilton or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Miami University-Hamilton for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Miami University-Hamilton than West Virginia State University ($17,525.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University Hamilton than WVSU ($10,580 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 29.6% lower than costs at Miami University Hamilton ($12,214 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Miami University Hamilton (90% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 91.4% larger than aid received Miami University Hamilton ($9,482 vs. $4,955)
Which college is harder to get into, Miami University-Hamilton or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Miami University-Hamilton .
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Miami University-Hamilton (3.23)
Miami University-Hamilton vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami University-Hamilton 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 Miami University-Hamilton.
- The graduation rate at Miami University-Hamilton is higher than West Virginia State University (27% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Miami University Hamilton earn on average $21,600 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,750)
- WVSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($240 vs. $255)
- More Miami University-Hamilton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/