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Overview |
Martin University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 187 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | martin.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Martin University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,840 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,840 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,616 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,271 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,803 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Martin University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Martin University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Martin University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,500 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 11% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $41,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $431 | $240 |
Diversity |
Martin University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Martin University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Martin University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Martin University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 187 students)
Martin University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Martin University or WVSU?
- Martin University is 58.1% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($12,840.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at WVSU than Martin University ($13,810.00 vs. $12,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Martin University ($11,684 vs. $15,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin University are 41.8% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,616 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Martin University students is 3.4% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($9,803 vs. $9,482)
Which college is harder to get into, Martin University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Martin University .
Martin University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Martin University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Martin University.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than Martin University (25% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Martin University graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $25,500)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $18,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Martin University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $41,750)
- WVSU graduates are paying $191 less per month on federal student loans than Martin University graduates. ($240 vs. $431)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Martin University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 11%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/