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Overview |
Trocaire | WVSU | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trocaire.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trocaire | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,890 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,890 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,468 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,881 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Trocaire | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 301 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 205 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.1% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Trocaire | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trocaire | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $240 |
Diversity |
Trocaire | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Trocaire | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Trocaire | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Trocaire based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,022 students)
Trocaire vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trocaire or WVSU?
- Trocaire College is 132.6% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($18,890.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Trocaire than West Virginia State University ($18,890.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Trocaire ($11,684 vs. $18,468)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trocaire College are 23.4% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,900 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trocaire College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trocaire College students is 14.8% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($10,881 vs. $9,482)
Trocaire vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trocaire or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Trocaire .
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Trocaire (68.1%)
Trocaire vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trocaire 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 Trocaire.
- Graduates from Trocaire College earn on average $7,500 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $32,700)
- Trocaire College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,250)
- Trocaire graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($217 vs. $240)
- More Trocaire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/