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Overview |
Miami University-Hamilton | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Hamilton, OH | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,268 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami University-Hamilton | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,525 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,580 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,955 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
Miami University-Hamilton | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 830 | ||
| Admitted | - | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami University-Hamilton | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami University-Hamilton | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $248 |
Diversity |
Miami University-Hamilton | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Miami University-Hamilton | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Miami University-Hamilton | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University Hamilton is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,268 students vs. 1,481 students)
Miami University-Hamilton vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami University-Hamilton or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Miami University-Hamilton for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Miami University Hamilton ($19,584.00 vs. $17,525.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Miami University-Hamilton ($9,529 vs. $10,580)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 35.5% lower than costs at Miami University Hamilton ($11,676 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Miami University Hamilton (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 78.2% larger than aid received Miami University Hamilton ($8,830 vs. $4,955)
Which college is harder to get into, Miami University-Hamilton 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 Miami University-Hamilton .
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Miami University-Hamilton (3.23)
Miami University-Hamilton vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami University-Hamilton 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 Miami University-Hamilton.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than Miami University Hamilton (29% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Miami University Hamilton earn on average $3,700 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $749 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($24,001 vs. $24,750)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($248 vs. $255)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami University-Hamilton students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/