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Overview |
SUNO | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Parkersburg, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,950 | 2,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suno.edu | wvup.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNO | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,484 | $4,032 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,384 | $9,024 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $7,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,999 | $3,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,560 | $5,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 82% |
Admission |
SUNO | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 928 | - | ||
| Admitted | 868 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNO | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNO | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,348 | $12,031 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $124 |
Diversity |
SUNO | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SUNO | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
SUNO | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg is larger than than SUNO based on total student enrollment (2,288 students vs. 1,950 students)
SUNO vs. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNO or West Virginia University at Parkersburg?
- Southern University at New Orleans is 11.2% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University at Parkersburg for in-state tuition ($4,484.00 vs. $4,032.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at SUNO than West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($13,384.00 vs. $9,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University at Parkersburg than SUNO ($3,029 vs. $14,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University at Parkersburg are 31.7% lower than costs at Southern University at New Orleans ($7,200 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University at New Orleans than West Virginia University at Parkersburg (88% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University at New Orleans students is 64.5% larger than aid received West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($9,560 vs. $5,811)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNO or West Virginia University at Parkersburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University at Parkersburg or SUNO .
SUNO vs. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNO or West Virginia University at Parkersburg? 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 at Parkersburg and SUNO.
- Graduates from Southern University at New Orleans earn on average $100 more per year than West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates after ten years. ($31,600 vs. $31,500)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg students graduate with a $12,317 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNO graduates. ($12,031 vs. $24,348)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than SUNO graduates. ($124 vs. $251)
- More West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/