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Overview |
Montreat College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Montreat, NC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montreat.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montreat College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,250 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,250 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,485 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,519 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Montreat College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,440 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 980 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.1% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 |
Montreat College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montreat College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Montreat College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Montreat College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Montreat College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 972 students)
Montreat College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montreat College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Montreat College is 285.4% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at Montreat College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($30,250.00 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 Montreat College ($9,529 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 9.4% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,670 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 98.4% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($17,519 vs. $8,830)
Montreat College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montreat College 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 Montreat College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 22 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming Montreat College 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 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- Montreat College has a higher acceptance rate (68.1%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Montreat College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montreat College 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 Montreat College.
- The graduation rate at Montreat College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (35% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $9,700 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,900)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than Montreat College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Montreat College graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montreat College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/