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Overview |
GS | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
GS | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $248 |
Diversity |
GS | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
GS | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 9% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 1,481 students)
GS vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 79.5% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Georgia Southern University ($19,584.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than GS ($9,529 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 13.2% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,316 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Georgia Southern University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 0.3% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($8,830 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS 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 GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 107 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming GS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
GS vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (47% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $5,800 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,800)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $1,001 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,001)
- GS graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/