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Overview |
Blue Ash | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Blue Ash, OH | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,569 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blue Ash | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,054 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,852 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,474 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,628 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
Blue Ash | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 830 | ||
| Admitted | - | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Blue Ash | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blue Ash | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $248 |
Diversity |
Blue Ash | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Blue Ash | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Blue Ash | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- UC Blue Ash College is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (6,569 students vs. 1,481 students)
Blue Ash vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blue Ash or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 29.6% more expensive to attend than Blue Ash for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $6,054.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at West Virginia University Tech than UC Blue Ash College ($19,584.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Blue Ash ($9,529 vs. $12,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 10.1% lower than costs at UC Blue Ash College ($11,676 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than UC Blue Ash College (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 56.9% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($8,830 vs. $5,628)
Which college is harder to get into, Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash .
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Blue Ash (2.91)
Blue Ash vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash.
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $5,000 more per year than Blue Ash graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,600)
- UC Blue Ash College students graduate with a $1,001 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,001)
- Blue Ash graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blue Ash students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/