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Overview |
Washington State | WVU | ||
| Location | Pullman, WA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,539 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsu.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington State | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,708 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,392 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,396 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,911 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,689 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 94% |
Admission |
Washington State | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,401 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 16,123 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington State | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington State | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,429 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $248 |
Diversity |
Washington State | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Washington State | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Washington State | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than WVU based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 24,741 students)
Washington State vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington State or WVU?
- Washington State University is 14.4% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($10,708.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at WVU than Washington State University ($26,568.00 vs. $26,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Washington State ($12,202 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 6.7% lower than costs at Washington State University ($11,618 vs. $12,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than Washington State University (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 9.3% larger than aid received Washington State University ($11,685 vs. $10,689)
Washington State vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington State or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Washington State .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 39 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming WVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman Washington State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Washington State (83.1%)
Washington State vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington State or WVU? 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 WVU and Washington State.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than West Virginia University (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $50,600)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $3,572 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($20,429 vs. $24,001)
- Washington State graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU 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/