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Overview |
Hilbert College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Hamburg, NY | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 877 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hilbert.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hilbert College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,400 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,400 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,930 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,180 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Hilbert College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,354 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,293 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 898/1113 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hilbert College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hilbert College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,464 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $240 |
Diversity |
Hilbert College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Hilbert College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Hilbert College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Hilbert College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 877 students)
Hilbert College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hilbert College or WVSU?
- Hilbert College is 237.4% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($27,400.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at Hilbert College than West Virginia State University ($27,400.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Hilbert College ($11,684 vs. $16,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 10.5% lower than costs at Hilbert College ($12,214 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hilbert College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hilbert College students is 81.2% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($17,180 vs. $9,482)
Hilbert College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hilbert College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Hilbert College .
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Hilbert College (3.2)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Hilbert College (95.5%)
Hilbert College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hilbert College 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 Hilbert College.
- The graduation rate at Hilbert College is higher than West Virginia State University (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Hilbert College earn on average $11,100 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $2,214 lower median federal student loan debt than Hilbert College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,464)
- WVSU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Hilbert College graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More Hilbert College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/