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Overview |
Thiel College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Greenville, PA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 907 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thiel.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thiel College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,620 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,620 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,732 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Thiel College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,878 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,546 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1165 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thiel College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thiel College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,876 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $240 |
Diversity |
Thiel College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Thiel College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Thiel College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Thiel College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 907 students)
Thiel College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thiel College or WVSU?
- Thiel College is 313.9% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($33,620.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.4% higher at Thiel College than West Virginia State University ($33,620.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Thiel College ($11,684 vs. $22,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 16.5% lower than costs at Thiel College ($12,214 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thiel College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thiel College students is 190.7% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($27,563 vs. $9,482)
Thiel College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thiel College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Thiel College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 4 points higher than at Thiel College (923)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Thiel College (19)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Thiel College (3.1)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Thiel College (82.3%)
Thiel College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thiel College 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 Thiel College.
- The graduation rate at Thiel College is higher than West Virginia State University (39% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Thiel College earn on average $7,100 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $4,626 lower median federal student loan debt than Thiel College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,876)
- WVSU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Thiel College graduates. ($240 vs. $288)
- More Thiel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/