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Overview |
South Carolina State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,649 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1011 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scsu.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
South Carolina State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,528 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,218 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,435 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,873 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
South Carolina State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,833 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
South Carolina State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South Carolina State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,205 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $248 |
Diversity |
South Carolina State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
South Carolina State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 9% | ||
Campus |
South Carolina State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Carolina State University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,649 students vs. 1,481 students)
South Carolina State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South Carolina State University or West Virginia University Tech?
- South Carolina State University is 21.4% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at South Carolina State University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($20,218.00 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 South Carolina State University ($9,529 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 29.7% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,000 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than South Carolina State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 79.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($15,873 vs. $8,830)
South Carolina State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South Carolina 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 South Carolina State University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 222 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
South Carolina State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South Carolina 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 South Carolina State University.
- The graduation rate at South Carolina State University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (35% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $19,600 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $31,000)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $9,204 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $33,205)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($248 vs. $343)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/