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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 1,481 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($19,584.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($9,529 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 7.4% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,676 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 1.5% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($8,830 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 27 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (52% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $8,400 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,200)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/