TSBC vs. WVSU

Comparable Facts

Compare Tri State Bible College in South Point, OH with West Virginia State University in Institute, WV on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

West Virginia State University is larger than TSBC based on total student enrollment (3,246 students vs. 21 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Tri State Bible College is located in South Point, OH (Midsize Suburban setting); West Virginia State University is in Institute, WV (Midsize Suburban setting).
• Tri State Bible College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. West Virginia State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Tri State Bible College 1:1; West Virginia State University 13:1.

TSBC vs. WVSU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, TSBC or WVSU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tri State Bible College are 18.1% lower than at West Virginia State University ($11,080 vs. $13,522).
• West Virginia State University is 5.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than TSBC (about $470 more per year; $9,570.00 vs. $9,100.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 64.7% higher at WVSU than at Tri State Bible College (about $5,890 more per year; $14,990.00 vs. $9,100.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at West Virginia State University than at Tri State Bible College (88% vs. 0%).

TSBC vs. WVSU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, TSBC or WVSU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between WVSU and TSBC.

• Tri State Bible College reports an open admissions policy.
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresWest Virginia State University 760/1040.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresWest Virginia State University 15/20.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: TSBC - Open admission; WVSU - Test optional.

TSBC vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for TSBC and WVSU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• West Virginia State University's six-year graduation rate is 25%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for TSBC.
• Graduates from West Virginia State University have median earnings of about $32,700 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for TSBC.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.