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Overview |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Celina, OH | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,294 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1032 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,236 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,654 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,585 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,775 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 660 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 659 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.8%Open | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.1%Open | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 790/890 | 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 26, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 1,294 students)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State University-Lake Campus or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Wright State University Lake Campus ($19,584.00 vs. $16,654.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Wright State University-Lake Campus ($9,529 vs. $11,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Lake Campus are 1.5% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,500 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Wright State University Lake Campus (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 52.9% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($8,830 vs. $5,775)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State University-Lake Campus 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 13 points higher than at Wright State University-Lake Campus (969)
- Incoming Wright State University-Lake Campus students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (3.27)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State University-Lake Campus 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus.
- The graduation rate at Wright State University-Lake Campus is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (30% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $7,200 more per year than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,400)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State University-Lake Campus students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/