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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | 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
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 1,481 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or West Virginia University Tech?
- University of Southern Indiana is 15.9% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($9,095.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at University of Southern Indiana than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($21,140.00 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 University of Southern Indiana ($9,529 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 16.1% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,058 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than University of Southern Indiana (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 11.4% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($8,830 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana 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 University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Indiana (1002) is 20 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming University of Southern Indiana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana 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 University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Indiana is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (34% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $11,800 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $1,501 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,001)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/