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Overview |
UMES | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UMES | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMES | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
UMES | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UMES | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UMES | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 1,481 students)
UMES vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 39.2% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at West Virginia University Tech than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($19,584.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than UMES ($9,529 vs. $12,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 9.8% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,636 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 43.9% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($12,705 vs. $8,830)
UMES vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES 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 UMES .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 148 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at UMES (3.07)
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
UMES vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES 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 UMES.
- The graduation rate at UMES is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (31% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $10,200 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,400)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/