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WVU Fairmont State Marshall University Morgan State Buffalo State College Morehead State University University of Charleston Bowie State University Salisbury University of North Carolina at Pembroke NCAT West Liberty University| West Virginia State University | Potomac College Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WVSU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Location | Institute, WV | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,785 | 534 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wvstateu.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
WVSU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,122 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,810 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,214 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,684 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,482 | $3,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 17% |
Admission |
WVSU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,775 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,669 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WVSU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WVSU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,700 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $315 |
Diversity |
WVSU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 62% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
WVSU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 86% | ||
Campus |
WVSU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Potomac College-Washington based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 534 students)
WVSU vs. Potomac College-Washington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WVSU or Potomac College-Washington?
- West Virginia State University is 41% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Washington for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.8% higher at WVSU than Potomac College Washington ($13,810.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Potomac College-Washington ($11,684 vs. $16,802)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Washington are 7.5% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,360 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Potomac College Washington (90% vs. 17%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 157% larger than aid received Potomac College Washington ($9,482 vs. $3,689)
Which college is harder to get into, WVSU or Potomac College-Washington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Washington or WVSU .
WVSU vs. Potomac College-Washington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WVSU or Potomac College-Washington? 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 Potomac College-Washington and WVSU.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than Potomac College Washington (25% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Washington earn on average $18,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($23,250 vs. $30,500)
- WVSU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($240 vs. $315)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Washington students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/