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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn Ferris State University| Western Michigan University | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
WMU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WMU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $248 |
Diversity |
WMU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
WMU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 9% | ||
Campus |
WMU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,481 students)
WMU vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or West Virginia University Tech?
- Western Michigan University is 85.1% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Western Michigan University ($19,584.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than WMU ($9,529 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 5.2% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,102 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Western Michigan University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 29.6% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($8,830 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU 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 WMU .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 48 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming WMU 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 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
WMU vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (56% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $1,700 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,900)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,632 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,633)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($248 vs. $275)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/