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Overview |
Shawnee State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | 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 | 3.3 | 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 |
Shawnee State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $248 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 1,481 students)
Shawnee State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Shawnee State University is 19% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Shawnee State University ($19,584.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Shawnee State University ($9,529 vs. $13,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 0.8% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,588 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Shawnee State University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 14.4% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($8,830 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University 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 Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Shawnee State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State University 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 Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than Shawnee State University (29% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $14,300 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $289 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($23,712 vs. $24,001)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/