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Overview |
Valley City State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Valley City, ND | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,658 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #689 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vcsu.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valley City State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,619 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,583 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,957 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,164 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,525 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Valley City State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 429 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 358 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57.3% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1110 | 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 |
Valley City State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valley City State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,330 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $248 |
Diversity |
Valley City State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Valley City State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Valley City State University | 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
- Valley City State University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (1,658 students vs. 1,481 students)
Valley City State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valley City State University or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Valley City State University for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $6,619.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Valley City State University ($19,584.00 vs. $11,583.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Valley City State University ($9,529 vs. $12,164)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valley City State University are 67.8% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($6,957 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valley City State University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 17.3% larger than aid received Valley City State University ($8,830 vs. $7,525)
Valley City State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valley City State University 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 Valley City State University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 21 points higher than at Valley City State University (961)
- Incoming Valley City State University 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 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Valley City State University (3.31)
- Valley City State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Valley City State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valley City State University 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 Valley City State University.
- The graduation rate at Valley City State University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (42% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $8,400 more per year than Valley City State University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,200)
- Valley City State University students graduate with a $2,671 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($21,330 vs. $24,001)
- Valley City State University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($220 vs. $248)
- More Valley City State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/