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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | 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 |
Kentucky Christian University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $248 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 3% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Kentucky Christian University is 194.3% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($23,100.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Kentucky Christian University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($23,100.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Kentucky Christian University ($9,529 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 30% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($8,980 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Christian University students is 63.1% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($14,398 vs. $8,830)
Kentucky Christian University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University 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 Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 5 points higher than at Kentucky Christian University (977)
- Incoming Kentucky Christian University 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 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian University 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 Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky Christian University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (44% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $17,000 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $33,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,749 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,750)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($248 vs. $266)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky Christian University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/