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Overview |
Huntington University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Huntington, IN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,472 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #592 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntington.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntington University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,914 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,914 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,066 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,686 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
Huntington University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,098 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 851 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 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 |
Huntington University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntington University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Huntington University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Huntington University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Huntington University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Huntington University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,472 students)
Huntington University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntington University or WVSU?
- Huntington University is 243.7% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($27,914.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.1% higher at Huntington University than West Virginia State University ($27,914.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Huntington University ($11,684 vs. $20,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huntington University are 28.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,500 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huntington University than West Virginia State University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Huntington University students is 107.6% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($19,686 vs. $9,482)
Huntington University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntington University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Huntington University .
- The average SAT score at Huntington University (1029) is 102 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Huntington University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Huntington University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Huntington University (77.5%)
Huntington University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntington University 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 Huntington University.
- The graduation rate at Huntington University is higher than West Virginia State University (62% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Huntington University earn on average $3,900 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntington University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Huntington University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Huntington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/