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Overview |
Thiel College | WVU | ||
| Location | Greenville, PA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 907 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thiel.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thiel College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,620 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,620 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,732 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Thiel College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,878 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,546 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1165 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thiel College | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thiel College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,876 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $248 |
Diversity |
Thiel College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Thiel College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Thiel College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Thiel College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 907 students)
Thiel College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thiel College or WVU?
- Thiel College is 259.2% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($33,620.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Thiel College than West Virginia University ($33,620.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Thiel College ($12,202 vs. $22,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 22.5% lower than costs at Thiel College ($11,618 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thiel College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thiel College students is 135.9% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($27,563 vs. $11,685)
Thiel College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thiel College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Thiel College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 155 points higher than at Thiel College (923)
- Incoming WVU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Thiel College (19)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Thiel College (3.1)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Thiel College (82.3%)
Thiel College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thiel College 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 Thiel College.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Thiel College (57% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Thiel College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,800)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Thiel College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,876)
- WVU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Thiel College graduates. ($248 vs. $288)
- More Thiel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/