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Overview |
Pitt-Bradford | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Bradford, PA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt-Bradford | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,505 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,470 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitt-Bradford | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,071 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 4,744 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1196 | 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 |
Pitt-Bradford | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt-Bradford | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $248 |
Diversity |
Pitt-Bradford | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Pitt-Bradford | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Pitt-Bradford | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 1,074 students)
Pitt-Bradford vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt-Bradford or West Virginia University Tech?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 74.1% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Pitt-Bradford than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($25,534.00 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 Pitt-Bradford ($9,529 vs. $16,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 13% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,332 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 52.5% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($13,470 vs. $8,830)
Pitt-Bradford vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt-Bradford 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 Pitt-Bradford .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 4 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Pitt-Bradford 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 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Pitt-Bradford vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt-Bradford 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 Pitt-Bradford.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (48% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $7,400 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,908 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,909)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($248 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/