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Overview |
West Virginia University Tech | UNG | ||
| Location | Montgomery, WV | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,481 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wvutech.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Virginia University Tech | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,848 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,584 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,676 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,529 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
West Virginia University Tech | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 830 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 536 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.6% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
West Virginia University Tech | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Virginia University Tech | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,001 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $170 |
Diversity |
West Virginia University Tech | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
West Virginia University Tech | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 3% | ||
Campus |
West Virginia University Tech | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 1,481 students)
West Virginia University Tech vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Virginia University Tech or UNG?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 92.6% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at West Virginia University Tech than University of North Georgia ($19,584.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than UNG ($9,529 vs. $11,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 2.3% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($11,676 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than University of North Georgia (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 16.6% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($8,830 vs. $7,574)
West Virginia University Tech vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Virginia University Tech or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or West Virginia University Tech .
- The average SAT score at University of North Georgia (1013) is 31 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming UNG students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at UNG (3.5)
- UNG has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
West Virginia University Tech vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Virginia University Tech or UNG? 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 UNG and West Virginia University Tech.
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $6,500 more per year than UNG graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $7,501 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($16,500 vs. $24,001)
- UNG graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($170 vs. $248)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/