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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,227 | 1,448 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,990 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,990 | $20,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,010 | $13,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,470 | $11,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,765 | $9,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,182 | 1,005 | ||
| Admitted | 900 | 613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 50.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1070 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (1,448 students vs. 1,227 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is 296.7% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($31,990.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($31,990.00 vs. $20,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ($11,015 vs. $18,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary of the Woods College are 0.1% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($13,010 vs. $13,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 200.4% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($28,765 vs. $9,577)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 30 points higher than at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (952)
- Incoming Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (3.35)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than West Virginia University Tech (61%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (57% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $18,300 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $32,300)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,998 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,999)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/