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Overview |
Methodist | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Methodist | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Methodist | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Methodist | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
Methodist | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Methodist University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 1,481 students)
Methodist vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or West Virginia University Tech?
- Methodist University is 377% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.2% higher at Methodist than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($37,438.00 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 Methodist ($9,529 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 9.9% lower than costs at Methodist University ($11,676 vs. $12,828)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University as West Virginia University Institute of Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 187.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($25,361 vs. $8,830)
Methodist vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist 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 Methodist .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 27 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Methodist vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist 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 Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Methodist is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (39% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $6,900 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,700)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/