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WVU Fairmont State Marshall University Morgan State UTEP UTSA Buffalo State College Texas Tech UNT Morehead State University University of Charleston Bowie State University| The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Permian Basin | WVSU | ||
| Location | Odessa, TX | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,848 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #777 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utpb.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Permian Basin | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,577 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,817 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,370 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,092 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
UT Permian Basin | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,475 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1090 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Permian Basin | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Permian Basin | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,655 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $141 | $240 |
Diversity |
UT Permian Basin | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 40% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
UT Permian Basin | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UT Permian Basin | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (5,848 students vs. 3,785 students)
UT Permian Basin vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Permian Basin or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than UT Permian Basin for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $6,577.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at UT Permian Basin than West Virginia State University ($18,817.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than WVSU ($10,370 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin are 14.5% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,668 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than West Virginia State University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 17% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($11,092 vs. $9,482)
UT Permian Basin vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Permian Basin or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or UT Permian Basin .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (965) is 38 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming UT Permian Basin students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman UT Permian Basin students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than UT Permian Basin (94.7%)
UT Permian Basin vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Permian Basin 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 UT Permian Basin.
- The graduation rate at UT Permian Basin is higher than West Virginia State University (34% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $18,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $32,700)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $9,595 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($13,655 vs. $23,250)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($141 vs. $240)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/