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Overview |
Wilmington College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Wilmington, OH | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #972 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilmington.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilmington College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,415 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,415 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,528 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,326 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wilmington College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,963 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,730 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1010 | 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 |
Wilmington College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilmington College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Wilmington College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Wilmington College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 1,046 students)
Wilmington College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilmington College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Wilmington College is 262.1% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($28,415.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at Wilmington College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($28,415.00 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 Wilmington College ($9,529 vs. $24,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 8.1% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,800 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilmington College students is 84.9% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($16,326 vs. $8,830)
Wilmington College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilmington College 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 Wilmington College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 16 points higher than at Wilmington College (966)
- Incoming Wilmington College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Wilmington College (3.47)
- Wilmington College has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Wilmington College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilmington College 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 Wilmington College.
- The graduation rate at Wilmington College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (51% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $10,600 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,000)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilmington College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Wilmington College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Wilmington 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/