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Overview |
UNH Manchester | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 534 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,010 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,968 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,923 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,822 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 360 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1170 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 534 students)
UNH Manchester vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or West Virginia University Tech?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 93% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.7% higher at UNH Manchester than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($34,010.00 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 UNH Manchester ($9,529 vs. $18,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 28.2% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($11,676 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 12.9% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($8,830 vs. $7,822)
UNH Manchester vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester 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 UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire at Manchester (1010) is 28 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
UNH Manchester vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester 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 UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (55% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $2,700 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/