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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
TU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
TU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $248 |
Diversity |
TU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
TU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 9% | ||
Campus |
TU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 1,481 students)
TU vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 8.4% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at TU than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($23,240.00 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 TU ($9,529 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 16.8% lower than costs at Towson University ($11,676 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Towson University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 29.3% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,415 vs. $8,830)
TU vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 99 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
TU vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (64% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $2,900 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,600)
- Towson University students graduate with a $6,251 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,001)
- TU graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($183 vs. $248)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/