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Overview |
Shawnee State University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 90% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | 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 | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
Shawnee State University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $240 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 3,297 students)
Shawnee State University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or WVSU?
- Shawnee State University is 15% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Shawnee State University than West Virginia State University ($15,686.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Shawnee State University ($11,684 vs. $13,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 5.4% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,588 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Shawnee State University (90% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 22.9% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($9,482 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at WVSU (3.24)
Shawnee State University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State University 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 Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than Shawnee State University (25% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shawnee State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $462 lower median federal student loan debt than Shawnee State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,712)
- WVSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Shawnee State University graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More Shawnee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/