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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 | Skyline College Roanoke | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WVSU | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
| Location | Institute, WV | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,785 | 13 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wvstateu.edu | skyline.edu | ||
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Costs |
WVSU | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,122 | $14,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,810 | $14,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,214 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,684 | $19,206 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,482 | $5,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
WVSU | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,775 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,669 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | |||
| 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
WVSU | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WVSU | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,700 | $30,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $206 |
Diversity |
WVSU | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
WVSU | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | - | ||
Campus |
WVSU | Skyline College-Roanoke | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Skyline College-Roanoke based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 13 students)
WVSU vs. Skyline College-Roanoke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WVSU or Skyline College-Roanoke?
- Skyline College Roanoke is 74.7% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($14,190.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Skyline College-Roanoke than West Virginia State University ($14,190.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Skyline College-Roanoke ($11,684 vs. $19,206)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skyline College Roanoke are 48% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,250 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Skyline College Roanoke than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 70.9% larger than aid received Skyline College Roanoke ($9,482 vs. $5,547)
Which college is harder to get into, WVSU or Skyline College-Roanoke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skyline College-Roanoke or WVSU .
WVSU vs. Skyline College-Roanoke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WVSU or Skyline College-Roanoke? 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 Skyline College-Roanoke and WVSU.
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Skyline College-Roanoke graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $30,500)
- Skyline College Roanoke students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- Skyline College-Roanoke graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Skyline College-Roanoke students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/