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Overview |
IU East | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
IU East | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 18, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $248 |
Diversity |
IU East | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IU East | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 9% | ||
Campus |
IU East | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 1,481 students)
IU East vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 7.9% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at IU East than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($20,634.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than West Virginia University Tech ($8,837 vs. $9,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 24.1% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,412 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Indiana University East (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 12.1% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($8,830 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East 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 IU East .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 21 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming IU East students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
IU East vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than Indiana University East (29% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $17,700 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $3,501 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,001)
- IU East graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/