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Overview |
WVSU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Location | Institute, WV | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,785 | 193 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wvstateu.edu | watkins.edu | ||
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Costs |
WVSU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,122 | $22,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,810 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,214 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,684 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,482 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 0% |
Admission |
WVSU | Watkins Institute | ||
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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 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Watkins Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WVSU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,700 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
WVSU | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
WVSU | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 24% | ||
Campus |
WVSU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Watkins Institute based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 193 students)
WVSU vs. Watkins Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WVSU or Watkins Institute?
- Watkins College of Art Design & Film is 180.7% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($22,800.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at Watkins Institute than West Virginia State University ($22,800.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Watkins College of Art Design & Film are 11% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,000 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Watkins College of Art Design & Film (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is ?% larger than aid received Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($9,482 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WVSU or Watkins Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Watkins Institute or WVSU .
- The average SAT score at Watkins College of Art Design & Film (1003) is 76 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Watkins Institute students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Watkins Institute students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at WVSU (3.24)
WVSU vs. Watkins Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WVSU or Watkins Institute? 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 Watkins Institute and WVSU.
- The graduation rate at Watkins Institute is higher than West Virginia State University (37% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Watkins College of Art Design & Film earn on average $6,000 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($38,700 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Watkins Institute graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Watkins Institute graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Watkins Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/