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Overview |
West Virginia University Tech | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Montgomery, WV | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,481 | 569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wvutech.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Virginia University Tech | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,848 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,584 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,676 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,529 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
West Virginia University Tech | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 830 | - | ||
| Admitted | 536 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
West Virginia University Tech | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Virginia University Tech | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,001 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $315 |
Diversity |
West Virginia University Tech | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
West Virginia University Tech | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 41% | ||
Campus |
West Virginia University Tech | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 569 students)
West Virginia University Tech vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Virginia University Tech or Potomac College-Herndon?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 36.3% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Potomac College Herndon ($19,584.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 2.8% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,360 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Potomac College Herndon (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($8,830 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, West Virginia University Tech or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or West Virginia University Tech .
West Virginia University Tech vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Virginia University Tech or Potomac College-Herndon? 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-Herndon and West Virginia University Tech.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than Potomac College Herndon (29% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon earn on average $800 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($24,001 vs. $30,500)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($248 vs. $315)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/