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Overview |
Xavier | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Xavier | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 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 |
Xavier | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Xavier | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Xavier | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,481 students)
Xavier vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or West Virginia University Tech?
- Xavier University is 470.5% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.6% higher at Xavier than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($44,770.00 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 Xavier ($9,529 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 18.4% lower than costs at Xavier University ($11,676 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 215.9% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($27,897 vs. $8,830)
Xavier vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier 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 Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 129 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Xavier vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (77% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $3,900 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/