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Overview |
WSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
WSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 |
WSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $248 |
Diversity |
WSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
WSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 9% | ||
Campus |
WSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 1,481 students)
WSU vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or West Virginia University Tech?
- Wayne State University is 64.8% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at WSU than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($29,622.00 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 WSU ($9,529 vs. $15,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 3.1% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,321 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Wayne State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 20.1% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,605 vs. $8,830)
WSU vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 88 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming WSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
WSU vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than Wayne State University (29% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $400 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $50,600)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $1,743 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($22,258 vs. $24,001)
- WSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($230 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/