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Overview |
West Virginia University Tech | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, WV | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,481 | 951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wvutech.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Virginia University Tech | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,848 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,584 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,676 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,529 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
West Virginia University Tech | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 830 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 536 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
West Virginia University Tech | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Virginia University Tech | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,001 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
West Virginia University Tech | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
West Virginia University Tech | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 43% | ||
Campus |
West Virginia University Tech | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 951 students)
West Virginia University Tech vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Virginia University Tech or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 303.9% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($31,698.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($9,529 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 9.5% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,660 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 201% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($26,575 vs. $8,830)
West Virginia University Tech vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Virginia University Tech or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or West Virginia University Tech .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 33 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
West Virginia University Tech vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Virginia University Tech or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and West Virginia University Tech.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (55% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $4,000 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College 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/