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Marshall University JMU ECU Penn State TU Ohio University WCU Kent State WVSU Kentucky Old Dominion Mason| West Virginia University | College 2 | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WVU | |||
| Location | Morgantown, WV | |||
| Setting | Small City | |||
| Enrollment | 24,741 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | wvu.edu | |||
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Costs |
WVU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,360 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,568 | |||
| Room & Board | $11,618 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $12,202 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,685 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% |
Admission |
WVU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 18,206 | |||
| Admitted | 16,091 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WVU | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
WVU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,001 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 |
Diversity |
WVU | |||
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| % Men | 47% | |||
| % Women | 53% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 81% | |||
| % Black | 5% | |||
| % Hispanic | 4% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | |||
| % International | 6% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 0% |
Students |
WVU | |||
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| % In-State | 42% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | |||
Campus |
WVU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/