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Overview |
West Virginia University Tech | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Montgomery, WV | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,448 | 35 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #806 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wvutech.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Virginia University Tech | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,120 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,020 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,015 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,577 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
West Virginia University Tech | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,005 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 613 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.2% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
West Virginia University Tech | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Virginia University Tech | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,001 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $293 |
Diversity |
West Virginia University Tech | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
West Virginia University Tech | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
West Virginia University Tech | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| 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 Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (1,448 students vs. 35 students)
West Virginia University Tech vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Virginia University Tech or Shorter-CAPP?
- Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs is 16.1% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($20,120.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Shorter-CAPP ($11,015 vs. $19,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 50.4% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($8,655 vs. $13,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 87.5% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($9,577 vs. $5,109)
West Virginia University Tech vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Virginia University Tech or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or West Virginia University Tech .
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
West Virginia University Tech vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Virginia University Tech or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and West Virginia University Tech.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (29% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $1,300 more per year than Shorter-CAPP graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $49,300)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,417 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($24,001 vs. $28,418)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($248 vs. $293)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP 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/