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Marshall University JMU ECU Penn State TU Ohio University WCU Kent State WVSU Kentucky Old Dominion Mason| West Virginia University | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WVU | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Morgantown, WV | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,200 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #534 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wvu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
WVU | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,648 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,360 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,876 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,691 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,893 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 45% |
Admission |
WVU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,857 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 17,129 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WVU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WVU | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,001 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $191 |
Diversity |
WVU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
WVU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 2% | ||
Campus |
WVU | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (24,200 students vs. 1,770 students)
WVU vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WVU or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 225.8% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($31,438.00 vs. $9,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at LGCNHS than West Virginia University ($31,438.00 vs. $27,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than LGCNHS ($13,691 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 54.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($13,876 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (93% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 78.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($11,893 vs. $6,657)
WVU vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WVU or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or WVU .
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
WVU vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WVU or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and WVU.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $700 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $50,600)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $5,501 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $24,001)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($191 vs. $248)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/