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Overview |
SUNY Empire State College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,407 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esc.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Empire State College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,704 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,343 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 90% |
Admission |
SUNY Empire State College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
SUNY Empire State College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Empire State College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $240 |
Diversity |
SUNY Empire State College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
SUNY Empire State College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Empire State College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY Empire State College is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (9,407 students vs. 3,785 students)
SUNY Empire State College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Empire State College or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 14.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Empire State College for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at SUNY Empire State College than West Virginia State University ($16,980.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Empire State College than WVSU ($9,704 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Empire State College are 5.3% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,600 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than SUNY Empire State College (90% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 1.5% larger than aid received SUNY Empire State College ($9,482 vs. $9,343)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Empire State College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or SUNY Empire State College .
SUNY Empire State College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Empire State College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and SUNY Empire State College.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than SUNY Empire State College (25% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from SUNY Empire State College earn on average $13,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University and SUNY Empire State College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,250 vs. $23,250)
- West Virginia State University and SUNY Empire State College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($240 vs. $240)
- More SUNY Empire State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/