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Overview |
UB | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
UB | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UB | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $248 |
Diversity |
UB | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UB | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UB | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 1,481 students)
UB vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 7.6% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at UB than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($20,746.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than UB ($9,529 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 65.7% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($11,676 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than University of Baltimore (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 17% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($8,830 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB 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 UB .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 10 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming UB students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
UB vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $10,000 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $50,600)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $2,501 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,001)
- UB graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/