Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
WVU Fairmont State Marshall University Morgan State Buffalo State College Morehead State University University of Charleston Bowie State University Salisbury ASU University of North Carolina at Pembroke NCAT| Paine College | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Paine College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Paine College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $8,122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Paine College | WVSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | WVSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Paine College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $240 |
Diversity |
Paine College | WVSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Paine College | WVSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or WVSU?
- Paine College is 56.4% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($12,706.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at WVSU than Paine College ($13,810.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Paine College ($11,684 vs. $15,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 62.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($7,512 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paine College students is 24% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($11,755 vs. $9,482)
Paine College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Paine College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 178 points higher than at Paine College (749)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Paine College (16)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College 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 Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Paine College is higher than West Virginia State University (27% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $28,400)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $35,750)
- WVSU graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($240 vs. $369)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/