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Overview |
WKU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
WKU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WKU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $248 |
Diversity |
WKU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
WKU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 9% | ||
Campus |
WKU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 1,481 students)
WKU vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or West Virginia University Tech?
- Western Kentucky University is 41.6% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at WKU than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($27,000.00 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 WKU ($9,529 vs. $12,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 5.5% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,072 vs. $11,676)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University as West Virginia University Institute of Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 16.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,260 vs. $8,830)
WKU vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 65 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming WKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
WKU vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or West Virginia University Tech? 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 University Tech and WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (50% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $13,500 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,100)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $249 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($24,001 vs. $24,250)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($248 vs. $250)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/