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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus South Carolina State University Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Penn State Harrisburg UNO EIU| Arkansas Tech University | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Parkersburg, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 2,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | wvup.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $4,032 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $9,024 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $7,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $3,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $5,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 82% |
Admission |
ATU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ATU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $12,031 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $124 |
Diversity |
ATU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 8% | ||
Campus |
ATU | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than West Virginia University at Parkersburg based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 2,288 students)
ATU vs. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or West Virginia University at Parkersburg?
- Arkansas Tech University is 44.3% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University at Parkersburg for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $4,032.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at ATU than West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($11,640.00 vs. $9,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University at Parkersburg than ATU ($3,029 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University at Parkersburg are 27.2% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($7,200 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than West Virginia University at Parkersburg (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 45.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($8,440 vs. $5,811)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or West Virginia University at Parkersburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University at Parkersburg or ATU .
ATU vs. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or West Virginia University at Parkersburg? 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 at Parkersburg and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than West Virginia University at Parkersburg (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $5,600 more per year than West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $31,500)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg students graduate with a $5,719 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($12,031 vs. $17,750)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($124 vs. $183)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University at Parkersburg students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/