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Overview |
UM-Flint | WVU | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UM-Flint | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 57% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 5,985 students)
UM-Flint vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or WVU?
- University of Michigan Flint is 34.8% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at WVU than University of Michigan Flint ($26,568.00 vs. $24,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than WVU ($10,840 vs. $12,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 9.3% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($10,628 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than West Virginia University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 14.6% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($13,389 vs. $11,685)
UM-Flint vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 86 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming WVU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than University of Michigan Flint (57% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $8,100 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,500)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/