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Overview |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Lancaster, OH | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,994 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiou.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,004 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,996 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,228 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,913 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,572 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 99% |
Admission |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | 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 |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $248 |
Diversity |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (1,994 students vs. 1,481 students)
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.7% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($19,584.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Lancaster Campus than West Virginia University Tech ($7,913 vs. $9,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Lancaster Campus are 87.5% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($6,228 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 58.5% larger than aid received Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($8,830 vs. $5,572)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus 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 Ohio University-Lancaster Campus .
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (3.23)
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus 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 Ohio University-Lancaster Campus.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is the same as at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (29% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $6,100 more per year than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus students graduate with a $3,501 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,001)
- Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University-Lancaster Campus students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/