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Overview |
Seminole State | WVSU | ||
| Location | Sanford, FL | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,323 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seminolestate.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seminole State | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,393 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,494 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,464 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,144 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,979 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 90% |
Admission |
Seminole State | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Seminole State | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seminole State | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,027 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $240 |
Diversity |
Seminole State | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Seminole State | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Seminole State | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seminole State College of Florida is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (14,323 students vs. 3,785 students)
Seminole State vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seminole State or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 239.4% more expensive to attend than Seminole State for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $2,393.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at WVSU than Seminole State College of Florida ($13,810.00 vs. $9,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seminole State College of Florida than WVSU ($3,144 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seminole State College of Florida are 89% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($6,464 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Seminole State College of Florida (90% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 35.9% larger than aid received Seminole State College of Florida ($9,482 vs. $6,979)
Which college is harder to get into, Seminole State or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Seminole State .
Seminole State vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seminole State or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Seminole State.
- Graduates from Seminole State College of Florida earn on average $1,500 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($34,200 vs. $32,700)
- Seminole State College of Florida students graduate with a $13,223 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($10,027 vs. $23,250)
- Seminole State graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($103 vs. $240)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seminole State students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/