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Overview |
USC Aiken | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Aiken, SC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,840 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usca.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC Aiken | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,398 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,856 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,376 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,872 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,891 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
USC Aiken | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,453 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1180 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USC Aiken | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC Aiken | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
USC Aiken | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
USC Aiken | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
USC Aiken | 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 South Carolina Aiken is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 1,481 students)
USC Aiken vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC Aiken or West Virginia University Tech?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 32.5% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at USC Aiken than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($20,856.00 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 USC Aiken ($9,529 vs. $11,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 39.4% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($8,376 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 12% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,891 vs. $8,830)
USC Aiken vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC Aiken 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 USC Aiken .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 6 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming USC Aiken 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 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
USC Aiken vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC Aiken 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 USC Aiken.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (41% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $11,000 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,999 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken 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/