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Overview |
Penn State Shenango | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Sharon, PA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 281 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Shenango | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,568 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,650 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,778 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,956 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Penn State Shenango | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 192 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 167 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State Shenango | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Shenango | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $248 |
Diversity |
Penn State Shenango | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Penn State Shenango | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Shenango | 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 Penn State Shenango based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 281 students)
Penn State Shenango vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Shenango or West Virginia University Tech?
- Penn State Shenango is 72.9% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($13,568.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Penn State Shenango than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($22,650.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Penn State Shenango ($9,529 vs. $16,778)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 11.2% lower than costs at Penn State Shenango ($11,676 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Shenango than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Shenango students is 46.7% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($12,956 vs. $8,830)
Penn State Shenango vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Shenango 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 Penn State Shenango .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 40 points higher than at Penn State Shenango (942)
- Incoming Penn State Shenango students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Penn State Shenango has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Penn State Shenango vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Shenango 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 Penn State Shenango.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Shenango is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (44% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Penn State Shenango earn on average $4,700 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,817 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Shenango graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,818)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Shenango graduates. ($248 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Shenango graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/