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UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UH Marshall University Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State Texas Woman's University JMU WSU ECU| University of North Texas | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNT | WVU | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,767 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #695 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,295 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,087 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,412 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,283 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,159 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
UNT | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,016 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 25,335 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNT | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $248 |
Diversity |
UNT | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UNT | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 57% | ||
Campus |
UNT | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than WVU based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 24,741 students)
UNT vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at WVU than University of North Texas ($26,568.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than UNT ($12,202 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 11.6% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($10,412 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than University of North Texas (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 27.6% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($11,685 vs. $9,159)
UNT vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNT or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or UNT .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 15 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming UNT students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than UNT (79.1%)
UNT vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT or WVU? 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 WVU and UNT.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than University of North Texas (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $3,600 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $4,001 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,001)
- UNT graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($206 vs. $248)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/