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Overview |
UM Western | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Dillon, MT | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,458 | 1,448 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umwestern.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM Western | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,844 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,374 | $20,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,104 | $13,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,726 | $11,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,091 | $9,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 93% |
Admission |
UM Western | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 793 | 1,005 | ||
| Admitted | 789 | 613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5%Open | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38%Open | 50.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 |
UM Western | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM Western | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,929 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $248 |
Diversity |
UM Western | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UM Western | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UM Western | 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
- The University of Montana Western is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (1,458 students vs. 1,448 students)
UM Western vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM Western or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 66.5% more expensive to attend than UM Western for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $4,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at West Virginia University Tech than The University of Montana Western ($20,120.00 vs. $17,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than UM Western ($11,015 vs. $15,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana Western are 43% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,104 vs. $13,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than The University of Montana Western (93% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 18.4% larger than aid received The University of Montana Western ($9,577 vs. $8,091)
UM Western vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM Western 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 UM Western .
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at UM Western (3.2)
- UM Western has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than West Virginia University Tech (61%)
UM Western vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM Western 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 UM Western.
- The graduation rate at UM Western is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (31% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $16,500 more per year than UM Western graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $34,100)
- The University of Montana Western students graduate with a $3,072 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($20,929 vs. $24,001)
- UM Western graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($216 vs. $248)
- More UM Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/