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Overview |
SU | WVU | ||
| Location | Winchester, VA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,260 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | su.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,790 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,790 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,143 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,467 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
SU | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,296 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,845 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SU | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
SU | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
SU | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 57% | ||
Campus |
SU | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 4,260 students)
SU vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or WVU?
- Shenandoah University is 261% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at SU than West Virginia University ($33,790.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than SU ($12,202 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 3.5% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($11,230 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 100.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($23,467 vs. $11,685)
SU vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or SU .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 73 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming WVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than SU (80.4%)
SU vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU or WVU? 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 WVU and SU.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Shenandoah University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $2,300 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,300)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/