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WVU Fairmont State Marshall University Morgan State Buffalo State College Morehead State University University of Charleston Bowie State University Salisbury University of North Carolina at Pembroke NCAT West Liberty University| West Virginia State University | American InterContinental University Atlanta | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WVSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Location | Institute, WV | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,458 | 729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1003 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wvstateu.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
WVSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,524 | $12,756 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,948 | $12,756 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,936 | $8,057 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,878 | $15,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,657 | $7,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 83% |
Admission |
WVSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,465 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,303 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1073 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WVSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WVSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $341 |
Diversity |
WVSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
WVSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WVSU | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than AIU Atlanta based on total student enrollment (3,458 students vs. 729 students)
WVSU vs. AIU Atlanta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WVSU or AIU Atlanta?
- American InterContinental University Atlanta is 49.6% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($12,756.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at WVSU than American InterContinental University Atlanta ($13,948.00 vs. $12,756.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than AIU Atlanta ($10,878 vs. $15,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Atlanta are 60.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,057 vs. $12,936)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University as American InterContinental University Atlanta (83% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 20.9% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Atlanta ($8,657 vs. $7,162)
Which college is harder to get into, WVSU or AIU Atlanta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Atlanta or WVSU .
WVSU vs. AIU Atlanta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WVSU or AIU Atlanta? 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 AIU Atlanta and WVSU.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than American InterContinental University Atlanta (25% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Atlanta earn on average $14,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $9,731 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($23,250 vs. $32,981)
- WVSU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($240 vs. $341)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Atlanta students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/