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Overview |
Bluefield College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Bluefield, VA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 991 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluefield.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluefield College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,600 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,600 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,684 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,904 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,596 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bluefield College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 984 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 620 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bluefield College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluefield College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,834 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $248 |
Diversity |
Bluefield College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Bluefield College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Bluefield 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 Bluefield College based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 991 students)
Bluefield College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluefield College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Bluefield College is 251.7% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($27,600.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at Bluefield College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($27,600.00 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 Bluefield College ($9,529 vs. $22,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield College are 20.6% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,684 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield College students is 110.6% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($18,596 vs. $8,830)
Bluefield College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluefield 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 Bluefield College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 59 points higher than at Bluefield College (923)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bluefield College (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Bluefield College (3.31)
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than Bluefield College (63%)
Bluefield College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluefield 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 Bluefield College.
- The graduation rate at Bluefield College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (36% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $4,900 more per year than Bluefield College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,700)
- Bluefield College students graduate with a $3,167 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($20,834 vs. $24,001)
- Bluefield College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($215 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/