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Overview |
USAO | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 825 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,390 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
USAO | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 603 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | 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 | Sep 2, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USAO | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $248 |
Diversity |
USAO | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
USAO | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 9% | ||
Campus |
USAO | 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 USAO based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 825 students)
USAO vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 18.4% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at West Virginia University Tech than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($19,584.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than West Virginia University Tech ($8,390 vs. $9,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 66.8% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($7,000 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 38.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($12,201 vs. $8,830)
USAO vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO 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 USAO .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 17 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming USAO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at USAO (3.43)
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than USAO (56.3%)
USAO vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO 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 USAO.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (39% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $14,500 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $36,100)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/