Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Coastal Carolina Shepherd University ECU WVU Penn State Altoona University of South Carolina-Upstate UNH Manchester WSU University of Charleston UNCG Rowan University| Saint Catharine College | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
St. Catharine | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Saint Catharine, KY | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 649 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sccky.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
St. Catharine | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,732 | $7,848 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,732 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,636 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,513 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,299 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Catharine | West Virginia University Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 462 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 359 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7%Open | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9%Open | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Catharine | West Virginia University Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
St. Catharine | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,975 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $248 |
Diversity |
St. Catharine | West Virginia University Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
St. Catharine | West Virginia University Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | - | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 9% | ||
Campus |
St. Catharine | 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
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 649 students)
St. Catharine vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Catharine or West Virginia University Tech?
- Saint Catharine College is 151.4% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($19,732.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at St. Catharine than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($19,732.00 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 St. Catharine ($9,529 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 21.2% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,636 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Catharine College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Catharine College students is 5.3% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,299 vs. $8,830)
St. Catharine vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Catharine 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 St. Catharine .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 34 points higher than at St. Catharine (948)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at St. Catharine (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- St. Catharine has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
St. Catharine vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Catharine 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 St. Catharine.
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $17,600 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $4,026 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($19,975 vs. $24,001)
- St. Catharine graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($206 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Catharine 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/