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Overview |
Catawba College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Salisbury, NC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,172 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #515 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | catawba.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catawba College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,868 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,868 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,576 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,701 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,913 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Catawba College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,199 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 2,146 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.1% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Catawba College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catawba College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Catawba College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Catawba College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Catawba College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Catawba College based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 1,172 students)
Catawba College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catawba College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Catawba College is 318.8% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($32,868.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at Catawba College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($32,868.00 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 Catawba College ($9,529 vs. $19,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Catawba College are 0.9% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,576 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catawba College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catawba College students is 204.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($26,913 vs. $8,830)
Catawba College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catawba 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 Catawba College .
- The average SAT score at Catawba College (990) is 8 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Catawba College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Catawba College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- Catawba College has a higher acceptance rate (67.1%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Catawba College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catawba 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 Catawba College.
- The graduation rate at Catawba College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (54% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $8,600 more per year than Catawba College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,000)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than Catawba College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Catawba College graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Catawba College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/